Cataloger's Reference Shelf
Graphic Materials - Rules for Describing Original Items and Historical
Collections
Cataloger's Reference Shelf
Graphic Materials - Rules for Describing Original Items and Historical
Collections
3C. Other Physical Details ( FN) (Physical Description Area)
(MARC 21 Bibliographic: 300b Physical Description )
The second major element of the physical description area is a statement that:
a. describes more specifically the means by which the image was produced;
b. gives an indication of color;
c. describes the means by which text with the image was produced.
1996 UPDATE:
For instructions on the use of spaces before and after prescribed punctuation, see 0D.
Separate this element from the specific material designation by a colon ( : ).
Separate each part of the description of other physical details by a comma or conjunction.
3C2.1. If desirable for photographic prints, give the trade name or other technical specification. Always indicate when a photographic print is negative.
3C2.2. With negatives, specify the base of the emulsion if it is other than safety film.
3C2.3. If desirable for transparencies and slides, give the trade name or other technical specification.
3C2.4. With stereographs, add the word "half," as appropriate.
3C2.5. With photomechanical prints, give the method of reproduction (photogravure, collotype, or whatever term is used on the material).
3C3. Multiple Techniques or Processes
3C3.1. When multiple techniques or processes are identified in a single graphic item, name each, with the predominant technique, if any, named first. Terms for medium, technique, process, and format may be freely combined with the use of conjunctions and prepositions as necessary.
3C3.2. When multiple techniques or processes are known to have been applied but are unidentified, use the terms "mixed media" or "multiple processes," as appropriate.
3C4.1. Indicate if the image(s) is colored, hand colored, tinted, or toned. (For paintings, an indication of color is usually unnecessary.) When hand coloring is known to have been done after the image was originally issued, make an explanatory note. If desirable, indicate if the image(s) is black and white. Use the abbreviations "col." (colored), "hand col." (hand colored), and "b&w" (black and white).
1996 UPDATE: Optionally, use only "color" and "hand-colored" and do not abbreviate. Color refers to material in which color is an inherent part of the original creation. Hand-colored refers to materials to which color is applied in a later stage, by hand, stencil, or other method. When in doubt as to whether a piece is hand-colored, use color.
3C4.2. The presence of some color images in a collection may be indicated either in a general way or the specific number may be given.
3C4.3. Optionally, for lithographs give the number of colors (i.e., stones) and, if desired, enumerate the colors in a note.
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