Character position definition and scope:

A one-character alphabetic code indicates the type of material used for the primary support (the support or base on which an image is printed or executed) for a nonprojected graphic.  This information is intended for use in handling and storage of material.  A fill character ( | ) is used when no attempt has been made to code this position.

Record requirements for National-level and Minimal-level records:  Optional.

Guidelines for applying content designators:

Content designator history:

e - Synthetic  [redefined, 2009]:  Prior to 2010 this code included plastic and vinyl in its definition.

f  - Skin  [redefined, 2009]:  Prior to 2010 this code included leather, parchment, and vellum in its definition.

i  - Plastic  [new, 2009]

l  - Vinyl  [new, 2009]

n - Vellum  [new, 2009]

v - Leather  [new, 2009]

w - Parchment  [new, 2009]

To return, select:

007:  Nonprojected graphic

007  Physical Description Fixed Field