GENERAL
DISCUSSION
The dimensions, format, and size of a work help to identify it. They also
make it possible to distinguish between otherwise similar works, and to
group comparable objects according to shared characteristics.
Types
of measurements
The measurements of different types of works may be recorded according
to different criteria. A work that is considered basically two dimensional,
such as a painting, is usually measured height by width. For works such
as engravings, the dimensions of both the printing plate and the sheet
may be significant [Figure
34]. A work intended to be seen in three dimensions, such as furniture,
is typically measured height by width by depth. For some works, such as
coins, the weight may also be important. Some works, such as costume,
may be identified by size, while others, such as examples of graphic design,
are identified by format. An architectural work may be measured only by
height; sometimes only the dimensions of a part are known, such as the
diameter of a dome. For a video or film, technical formats and running
time are the customary way of identifying size and shape. For a group
of items, this category should record the average size of the items or
the range of sizes represented in the group.
Specificity
Measurements may be taken with the aid of precise instruments, and therefore
are very accurate. They can also be estimations, taken on the basis of
"sight," or historical assessments of uncertain accuracy. The assessment
of size, shape, and format may require a specialized knowledge of the
characteristics of a particular medium. When measuring an object, generally
include one or two decimal places for metric measurements, rounding to
the next larger digit. For inches, round up to the nearest eighth of an
inch. Small objects should be measured more precisely (e.g., in millimeters
for metric, or up to the nearest 1/16 of an inch). Very large works may
be measured more grossly (e.g., in meters for metric measurements, or
in feet rather than inches). If you are not measuring the original object,
do not round off dimensions; accurately record measurements as found in
an authoritative source.
Sources
Measurements and other indications of the work's size and shape may be
determined on the basis of direct examination, or may be found in published
sources such as collection or exhibition catalogs, online museum sites,
conservation reports, and in unpublished documents such as letters, inventories,
or contracts.
Cataloging
rules
For the subcategories in this section, basic recommendations and discussion
are provided below. For a fuller, more prescriptive set of cataloging
rules for some of the subcategories, see Chapter 3: Physical Characteristics
in Cataloging Cultural
Objects (CCO), which deals with a critical subset of the CDWA.
RELATED
CATEGORIES and ACCESS
Researchers may be interested in studying works of particular shapes or
formats to compare them to similar works of art, such as all of the small-format
illuminated books of William Blake, or to dimensional standards implicit
in materials, such as elephant-folio books or nineteenth-century painted
tinware made from pieces of tin larger than those exported to America.
In addition, dimensions can provide corroborating evidence in relating
objects to one another, as in the case of reassembling a dispersed sketchbook
or identifying painted panels as a pair.
6.1. Dimensions
Description 
DEFINITION
Information about the dimensions, size, or scale of the work, presented
in a syntax suitable for display to the end-user and including any necessary
indications of uncertainty, ambiguity, and nuance. It may include the
scale of the work. It may also include the number of the parts of a complex
work, series, or collection.
EXAMPLES
regular dimensions, simple height by width by depth
- 46.5 x 38 cm (18 3/8 x 14 15/16 inches) [Figure
32]
- 198 x 233 x 82 cm (78 x 91 3/4 x 32 1/4 inches)
- 436.9 x 718 x 777 cm (14 feet 4 inches x 23 feet 6 1/2inches x 25
feet 6 inches) [Figure
3]
unusual
shapes, scale, irregular dimensions
- 89 cm (35 inches) (diameter)
- 29.8 x 20.3 cm (11 3/4 x 8 inches) (oval)
- 161.5 cm (63 5/8 inches) (circumference, sphere)
-
139 cm (54 3/4 inches) (greatest circumference of the body)
- 61.6 x 97.2 cm (24 1/4 x 38 1/4 inches); scale: 1 inch = 10 feet
- 19.1 x 23.5 x 13.9 cm (irregular, largest dimensions)
measuring
multiple parts
- 48.3 (height) x 28.1 (diameter of mouth) cm (19 x 11 inches), 27.2
cm (10 3/4 inches) (diameter of body) [Figure
9]
- 12 x 20.3 cm (4 3/4 x 8 inches); secondary support: 30.5 x 40 cm
(12 x 15 3/4 inches)
- 17.6 x 26.4 cm (6 15/16 x 10 3/8 inches) (plate mark),
24.5 x 30.7 cm (9 5/8 x 12 inches) (folio) [Figure
34]
- composed of 4 panels, 23 x 45 cm each (9 x 17 3/4 inches)
- 183 x 187 cm (72 x 73 5/8 inches) (overall); 105 cm (41 3/8 inches)
(width of central panel); 39 cm (15 3/8 inches) (width of each side
panel)
works on paper, manuscripts, books
- 179 leaves; text block: 26.6 x 19.1 cm (10 1/2 x 7 7/16
inches), oak covers: 27.3 x 19.8 cm (10 3/4 x 7 7/8 inches)
[Figure
31]
- 3 volumes, 274 pages; textblock: 47 x 32.2 cm (18 1/2 x 12 11/16
inches)
- 13.3 x 20.6 cm (5 1/4 x 8 1/8 inches)(sheet); 25 mm apart (15/16 inch)
(chain lines); 14 per 20 mm (7/8 inch) (laid lines)
approximate dimensions, sight measurements, historical measurements
- approximately 22.4 x 17.3 mm (7/8 x 5/8 inches) (in setting) [Figure
29]
- circumference of the base of the object was measured as 5 braccia
during the 17th century
- 86 x 93.35 cm (34 1/4 x 36 3/4 inches) (sight measurements, window
of mat)
weight, format, running time, size, new media
- 31 mm (1 1/8 inch) (diameter), 7.32 g (.2354 troy ounce)
- 32 x 254.5 cm (12 5/8 x 100 1/4 inches) (scroll)
- approximately 8.25 x 5.72 cm (3 1/4 x 2 1/4 inches) (image, carte-de-visite
format); 10.16 x 6.35 cm (4 x 2 1/2 inches) (sheet)
- 2 hours 32 minutes 40 seconds (VHS)
- 239 feet, 35 mm; 153 minutes, 24 frames per second (running time)
- 17488 kb (jpeg)
- 2100 x 1557 pixels
- U.S. women's size 8; 50 inches (127 cm) (length at center back)
architecture, area
- 43.59 m (143 feet) (diameter of dome); 43.59 m (143 feet) (interior
height of dome from floor)
- 418 square m (4500 square feet) (interior area)
- approximately 5.18 square km (2 square miles) (area)
group or collection of works
- 21 items; sheets range in size from 28.3 x 41.2 cm to 35.9 x 66.4
cm (11 1/8 x 16 1/4 inches to 14 1/8 x 26 1/8 inches)
- 152 items; various dimensions
DISCUSSION
and GUIDELINES
Required:
Record a prose description of the dimensions, or construct a display by
concatenating information from controlled fields. Include information
about the dimensions, size, or scale of the work, presented in a syntax
suitable for display to the end-user and including any necessary indications
of uncertainty, ambiguity, and nuance. As appropriate, include the scale
of the work or the number of the parts of a complex work, series, or collection.
Form and syntax
Include measurements in both metric units and US Customary Units (inches,
feet), if possible. Record dimensions height by width by depth (if
appropriate) (e.g., 198 x 233 x 82 cm (78 x 91 3/4 x 32 1/4 inches)).
The orientation is thus implied in the description of the dimensions:
for example, dimensions of a painting of vertical orientation [Figure
8] is implied in 92 x 72 cm (36 1/2 x 28 3/8 inches). Use standard
codes for metric units (e.g., cm for centimeters). Spell
out inches and feet. Consult the examples above for syntax.
In
addition to the values and units of measurements, include explanatory
text as necessary to clarify what the dimensions mean. For example, to
express the dimensions of a Greek vase [Figure
9], the diameter of various parts may be indicated (e.g., 48.3
cm (height) x 28.1 cm (diameter of mouth), 27.2 cm (diameter of body)).
The information contained in this description should be indexed in other
subcategories, including MEASUREMENTS - DIMENSIONS and MEASUREMENTS -
SHAPE. Historical units of measurement, such as braccia, may be
included in the description; however they should be translated into modern
equivalents for indexing.
Measurements
for various types of work
The characteristics of various works may require different kinds of dimensions.
For example, when measuring a coin, weight is as important as diameter.
For a painting, however, height and width are often sufficient. For a
video or film, running time or length is the most important measurement.
[1] "Structural dimensions,"
such as warp and weft, textile or wallpaper pattern repeats, the spacing
of chain lines on a piece of paper, or the weight of a piece of sculpture
are also important.
Approximate indications of size should be accommodated. "Sight" measurements
(estimated measurements judged by eye) may be taken in situations in which
a work cannot be accurately measured, such as a framed pastel or a ceiling
fresco. When a set of dimensions is approximate or needs to be qualified
in other ways, this should be indexed in MEASUREMENTS - DIMENSIONS - QUALIFIER.
It is important to note the overall dimensions; however, a work may have
several other relevant sets of dimensions that are also important to record.
When measuring a manuscript, for example, the dimensions of the volume,
the page, and the text block could be indicated, and the number of lines
on the page could be counted. The dimensions of each could be indicated
in separate occurrences of the set of subcategories of DIMENSIONS. Appropriate
values entered into the EXTENT, TYPE, and UNIT subcategories identify
the kind of dimension given.
TERMINOLOGY/FORMAT
Free text : This is not a controlled field.
Use consistent format and syntax when possible. It is recommended
to index the display measurements by using the subcategories
below. The dimensions, size, shape, scale, format, or storage
configuration of the work, including volume, weight, area,
or running time should be indexed in the subcategories below,
if possible. If multiple parts of the work are measured, repeat
the set of subcategories below.
RELATED
CATEGORIES and ACCESS
Researchers may want to find objects of similar sizes to reconstruct
disassembled objects, for example, a sketchbook or an altarpiece.
6.2. Dimensions Type
DEFINITION
The kind of dimension taken of a particular area or part
of an object or work.
EXAMPLES
height
width
depth
length
circumference
diameter
volume
weight
area
running time
base
target
count
DISCUSSION and GUIDELINES
Optional: Indexing the measurements is highly
recommended, but optional. If you are indexing the measurements,
include a TYPE value. Use lower case.
For scale, use type base and target as necessary
(e.g., Scale: numeric Value: .75
Unit: inch Type: base | Value:
1 Unit: foot Type: target).
Knowing what was measured is critical to understanding the
dimensions of an object. Recording the dimension type identifies
the orientation or nature of the measurement being recorded.
TERMINOLOGY/FORMAT
Controlled list: Control values with a list
of terminology including the terms in the Examples above and
others as necessary. Where pertinent, use terms found in the
AAT (especially Attributes and Properties hierarchy and the
Activities facet).
6.3. Dimensions Value
DEFINITION
The numerical value of a particular dimension taken of a
work.
EXAMPLES
60
238
91.6
17.25
DISCUSSION and GUIDELINES
Optional: Record the numerical value for dimensions.
Indexing the measurements is highly recommended, but optional.
If you are indexing the measurements, include the VALUE.
Separating the actual dimension from its qualifiers allows
mathematical processing on numerical values. This value may
be an exact number or an approximation. Dimensions may be
measured to varying levels of accuracy.
TERMINOLOGY/FORMAT
Controlled format: Whole numbers or decimal
fractions only. It is recommended to use numbers that refer
metric units in this controlled field, however, local practice
may vary.
6.4. Dimensions Unit
DEFINITION
The unit of measurement used.
EXAMPLES
centimeters
millimeters
meters
liters
kilograms
cubic centimeters
minutes
carats
pixels
stories
inches
square feet
feet
DISCUSSION and GUIDELINES
Optional: Enter a term describing the unit
of measurement. Use lower case.
Indexing the measurements is highly recommended, but optional.
If you are indexing the measurements, include the Unit of
measurement. In order for a numerical measurement to have
meaning and to allow manual or automated calculations, the
unit of measurement must be specified.
To allow objects to be retrieved efficiently, historical
measurements should be indexed according to modern equivalents..
TERMINOLOGY/FORMAT
Controlled list: Use a controlled list of terminology,
including the values in Examples above. Metric units may be
abbreviated using standard abbreviations. It is recommended
to use metric units in this controlled field, however, local
practice may vary.
6.5. Dimensions Extent
DEFINITION
An explanation of the part of the work being measured, included when
necessary for clarity.
EXAMPLES
image
overall
diameter
platemark
sheet
secondary support
mat
mount
frame
pattern
repeat
lid
footprint
components
stories
tessera [i.e., per unit or number per square feet]
DISCUSSION
and GUIDELINES
Optional: Record a term or terms indicating
the part of the work being measured. Use lower case.
When it is necessary for clarity or to distinguish two sets
of measurements, include the EXTENT. However, measurements
are assumed to be overall unless otherwise indicated.
For example, when dimensions are taken for different parts
of a work, such as the body and the base of a sculpture, use
EXTENT to index the part referred to by each dimension. Overall
or outside dimensions (including any secondary support, such
as a mount, frame, border, or pedestal) must be differentiated
from exact dimensions of the object's primary support or image
(i.e., the area covered by the medium without the support).
TERMINOLOGY/FORMAT
Authority or controlled list: Authority: Control
this subcategory with the GENERIC CONCEPT AUTHORITY, which
can be populated with terminology from the controlled vocabularies
named below.
Use controlled vocabulary: AAT (especially Objects facet), ACRL/RBMS Binding
Terms, ACRL/RBMS Genre Terms, ACRL/RBMS Paper Terms, ACRL/RBMS
Printing and Publishing Evidence, Base Mérimée:
Lexique, the British Archaeological Thesaurus, Glass' Subject
Index for the Visual Arts, ICOM Costume Terms, Index of Jewish
Art, ISO 5127-3: Iconic Documents, ISO 5127-11: Audio-visual
Documents, LC Descriptive Terms for Graphic Materials, Moving
Image Materials, Revised Nomenclature, Reyniès' Le
Mobilier Domestique, and Tozzer Library Headings.
6.6. Scale Type
DEFINITION
A term describing the scale, which is an expression of the
ratio between the size of the representation of something
and that thing (e.g., the size of the drawn structure and
the actual built work). Used for studies, record drawings,
models, and other representations drawn or constructed to
scale.
EXAMPLES
numeric
full-size [Figure
18]
life-size
monumental
DISCUSSION and GUIDELINES
Optional: Record the type of scale used, if
any.
Form and syntax
Use lower case for the term.
For numeric scales, combine this term with TYPE, VALUE, and
UNIT. Combine the SCALE type with use TYPE "base"
for the left side of the equation and "target" for
the right side of the equation (e.g., for 3/4 inch = 1
foot: Scale: numeric Value: .75 Unit:
inch Type: base | Value: 1 Unit: foot
Type: target). Describe the scale in MEASUREMENTS -
DIMENSIONS DISPLAY (e.g., 1:10; 1/4 inch. = 1foot; 1-to-1).
If necessary, transcribe the scale in INSCRIPTIONS/MARKS
(e.g., scale upper left: ONE-HALF SCALE; bar scale lower
center: 10 feet (10 ft. = 2 in.); scale lower right:Trenta
Palmi Romani (30 palmi romani = 114 mm)).
SCALE is used to indicate the relationship between the size
of a representation and that of the work it depicts, or the
size of one work to another. Scale is often expressed as a
numeric ratio of the scale of the object to the scale of the
represented work. It may be characterized by a phrase, such
as full size. Scale may also be indicated by words
such as monumental or colossal.
Indicate when a scale has been derived by comparison or by
conversion. A scale may be inscribed on the object, as with
maps or pattern drawings, where it may be indicated as a numerical
ratio such as 1 inch = 1 foot, or as a bar with ruled
divisions labeled with units. It is also possible to determine
the scale of an image or model by comparing its dimensions
to the dimensions of the work depicted. For example, if a
model depicts a clock of the same size, [Figure
18] then the scale is 1-to-1, or full size.
For some artists, such as Claes Oldenburg whose works are
often seemingly oversize (e.g., Giant Three-way Plug, Scale
A, 1/3), scale also carries a particular meaning, forming
part of the aesthetics of the work. A sense of the scale of
a work makes it possible to assess its visual impact. When
considering studies, maquettes, maps, or models, the comparative
size of the object and the work depicted are important clues
to the level of detail in the image.
TERMINOLOGY/FORMAT
Controlled list: Use consistent terminology
as in the Examples and others as necessary. Terms may be derived
from the AAT Attributes and Properties hierarchy.
6.7. Dimensions Qualifier
DEFINITION
A word or phrase that elaborates on the nature of the measurements of
the work when necessary, as when the measurements are approximate.
EXAMPLES
sight
maximum
largest
approximate
assembled
variable
before restoration
corners rounded
framed
with base
DISCUSSION
and GUIDELINES
Optional: Include a term indicating how the
dimensions of a work were taken, when appropriate. Use lower
case.
Including this information allows the researcher to evaluate
the accuracy of the measurements.
TERMINOLOGY/FORMAT
Controlled list: Use a controlled list of terminology,
including the values in the Examples above and found in other
sources, such as the AAT Attributes and Properties hierarchy.
This subcategory may be linked to an authority, such as GENERIC CONCEPT
AUTHORITY, which can be populated with terminology from the controlled
vocabularies named above.
6.8. Dimensions Date
DEFINITION
A description of the date or range of dates when the measurement
was determined, or a range of dates when a historical measurement
was known to be valid.
EXAMPLES
12
December 1991
May 1970
1993
before 1652
1842-1896
17th century
DISCUSSION
and GUIDELINES
Optional: Record the date when measurements were taken
or the dates when they were valid. Include references to uncertainty
or ambiguity as necessary.
Form and syntax
Follow the applicable rules for display dates in CREATION
- CREATION DATE.
The
date is useful in establishing the size of a work at a particular time
and sets a benchmark for future comparison. Historical measurements are
of value to the researcher, as the size of a work may have changed over
time. For example, a piece of paper or canvas may have been trimmed to
a smaller size, or a story may have been added to a structure, increasing
its height.
Dates
may be estimated or approximate; for example, it may only be known that
a work was a certain size in the 18th century, but not precisely on which
day or year the measurement was taken. For further discussion of dates
in general, see CREATION - DATE.
TERMINOLOGY/FORMAT
Free-text:
This is not a controlled field. Maintain consistent capitalization,
punctuation, and syntax where possible. Index the dates in the controlled
EARLIEST DATE and LATEST DATE subcategories.
6.8.1. Earliest Date
DEFINITION
The
earliest date for which the dimensions are known to be valid.
EXAMPLES
1970
1842
01-21-2001
DISCUSSION
and GUIDELINES
Optional: Record the earliest year indicated by the display
DATE.
Form and syntax
Always record years in the proleptic Gregorian calendar in
the indexing dates fields. It is optional to record EARLIEST
DATE; however, if you record a value here, you must also record
LATEST DATE. For rules, see CREATION - CREATION DATE - EARLIEST
DATE.
TERMINOLOGY/FORMAT
Controlled format: Date information must be
formatted consistently to allow retrieval. Local rules should be in place.
Suggested formats are available in the ISO Standard and W3 XML Schema
Part 2.
ISO 8601:2004 Representation of dates and times. International Organization
for Standardization. Data Elements and Interchange Formats. Information
Interchange. Representation of Dates and Times. Geneva, Switzerland:
International Organization for Standardization, 2004.
XML Schema Part 2: Datatypes, 2001. www.w3.org/TR/xmlschema-2/.
6.8.2. Latest Date
DEFINITION
The
latest date for which the dimensions are known to be valid.
EXAMPLES
1985
9999
01-21-2001
DISCUSSIONand
GUIDELINES
Optional: Record the latest year indicated by the display
DATE.
Form and syntax
Always record years in the proleptic Gregorian calendar in
the indexing dates fields. It is optional to record EARLIEST
DATE; however, if you record a value here, you must also record
LATEST DATE. For rules, see CREATION - CREATION DATE - LATEST
DATE.
TERMINOLOGY/FORMAT
Controlled format: Date information must be
formatted consistently to allow retrieval. Local rules should be in place.
Suggested formats are available in the ISO Standard and W3 XML Schema
Part 2. For dates that are still current, use the year 9999.
ISO 8601:2004 Representation of dates and times. International Organization
for Standardization. Data Elements and Interchange Formats. Information
Interchange. Representation of Dates and Times. Geneva, Switzerland:
International Organization for Standardization, 2004.
XML Schema Part 2: Datatypes, 2001. www.w3.org/TR/xmlschema-2/.
6.9. Shape
DEFINITION
The
outline, form, or characteristic configuration of a work or part of a
work, including its contours; used for unusual shapes.
EXAMPLES
square
rectangular
round
oval
triangular
cylindrical
hexagonal
irregular
sphere
cruciform
camel
lotus
DISCUSSION
and GUIDELINES
Optional: Record a term describing the shape
of the work if it is an unusual or distinguishing characteristic
(e.g., if a panel painting is oval rather than rectangular).
Use lower case.
Recording
the shape of a work provides context for its measurements and physical
appearance. Objects may change shape over time, as when a rectangular
panel painting has been cut down to an oval shape. Various shapes may
be associated with multiple occurrences of the indexing fields, as when
a round drawing is mounted on a square secondary support. Each shape could
have corresponding dimensions and dates.
Shape
is important to some lines of inquiry. For example, a scholar may wish
to examine the composition of round paintings of the Northern Baroque.
In some areas of study, such as Asian art, it is traditional to note shapes in the most specific sense, such as camel [shaped]. In such cases, index the term, such as camel, in SUBJECT MATTER too.
TERMINOLOGY/FORMAT
Controlled list: Use a controlled list of terminology,
including the values in the Examples above and found in other
sources, such as the AAT Attributes and Properties hierarchy.
6.10. Format/Size
DEFINITION
The
configuration of a work, including technical formats, or the conventional
designation for the dimensions or proportion of a work.
EXAMPLES
Formats
longline
3-column grid
tabloid
stations format
carte-de-visite
cabinet photograph
vignette
VHS
Beta
IMAX
DOS
Sizes
quarto
elephant folio
half-plate
pint
British men's medium
A4
DISCUSSION
and GUIDELINES
Optional: Include a designation of the format
or conventional size designation if pertinent. Use lower case,
except for proper names and special codes.
Designations
of format and of size often overlap. This subcategory describes the configuration
of the work. It may also refer to standard technical formats, particularly
in photography, film, video, printing, and computing. Sizes
are relative designations of magnitude. Works of the same "size" may vary
in actual dimensions, but share a common set of proportions.
To
record numeric sizes, use VALUE to record the number and indicate the
controlled term size in TYPE. Industry sizes are not always accurate
or consistent, and vary within certain tolerances. Some sizes, such as
those for standard containers or bottles, are strictly regulated. Others,
such as clothing sizes, are inconsistent. Sizes often vary by nationality.
A women's size 12 in Great Britain differs from that in Canada
or in the United States, and may be a size 40 in Europe. Sizes
may also vary over time.
TERMINOLOGY/FORMAT
Controlled list: Use consistent terminology
from a controlled list. Include the terms in the examples
above and others derived from the AAT Attributes and Properties
hierarchy or the ACRL/RBMS Paper Terms and ACRL/RBMS Type
Evidence.
6.11. Remarks
DEFINITION
Additional notes or comments pertinent to information in this category..
DISCUSSION and GUIDELINES
Optional: Record a note regarding the measurements
of the work. Use consistent syntax and format. For rules regarding
writing notes, see DESCRIPTIVE NOTE.
FORMAT/TERMINOLOGY
Free-text: This is not a controlled field.
Use consistent syntax and format.
6.12. Citations
DEFINITION
A reference to a bibliographic source, unpublished document,
or individual opinion that provides the basis for the information
recorded in this category.
DISCUSSION and GUIDELINES
Optional: Record the sources used for information
in this category. For a full set of rules for CITATIONS, see
RELATED TEXTUAL REFERENCES - CITATIONS.
TERMINOLOGY/FORMAT
Authority: Ideally, this information is controlled
by citations in the citations authority; see RELATED TEXTUAL
REFERENCES.
6.12.1. Page
DEFINITION
Page number, volume, date accessed for Web sites, and any
other information indicating where in the source the information
was found.
DISCUSSION and GUIDELINES
Optional: For a full set of rules for PAGE,
see RELATED TEXTUAL REFERENCES - CITATIONS - PAGE.
FORMAT/TERMINOLOGY
Free-text: This is not a controlled field.
Use consistent syntax and format.
EXAMPLES
[for a painting, textile, or drawing]
Dimensions Description:
44.5 x 63.8 cm (17 1/2 x 25 1/8 inches)
Value: 44.5 Unit: cm
Type: height | Value: 63.8 Unit:
cm Type: width
[for a sculpture]
Dimensions Description:
29.85 x 15.88 x 17.15 cm (11 3/4 x 6 1/4 x 6 3/4
inches)
Value: 29.85 Unit: cm Type:
height | Value: 15.88 Unit:
cm Type: width | Value: 17.15
Unit: cm Type: depth
[only one dimension known]
Dimensions Description:
153 cm (height) (61 inches)
Value: 153 Unit: cm Type:
height
[multiple components; see also OBJECT/WORK-COMPONENTS/PARTS]
Dimensions Description:
comprises 10 panels; overall: 280 x 215 cm (110
1/4 x 84 5/8 inches)
Extent: components Value: 10
Type: count | Value: 280 Unit:
cm Type: height | Value:
215 Unit: cm Type: width
[multiple components; see also OBJECT/WORK-COMPONENTS/PARTS]
Dimensions Description:
pair of six-panel folding screens; each: 179.1 x
371.5 cm (5 feet 1 1/2 inches x 12 feet 2 1/4 inches)
Extent: parts Value: 2 Type:
count | Extent: each part Value:
179.1 Unit: cm Type: height
| Value: 371.5 Unit: cm Type:
width
[measured in frame]
Dimensions Description:
88.9 x 177.8 cm (frame included) (2 feet 11 inches x 5 feet
10 inches)
Value: 88.9 Unit: cm Type:
height | Value: 177.8 Unit:
cm Type: width
[scale included]
Dimensions Description:
59.44 x 91.44 cm (23 3/8 x 36 inches); scale: 3/4 inch =
1 foot
Value: 59.44 Unit: cm Type:
height | Value: 91.44 Unit:
cm Type: width | Scale: numeric
Value: .75 Unit: inch Type:
base | Value: 1 Unit: foot
Type: target
[for a group or collection]
Dimensions Description:
152 items; various dimensions
Extent: items Value: 152 Type:
count
[for a group or collection]
Dimensions Description:
largest item: 119.38 x 43.18 x 38.1 cm (47 x 17
x 15 inches)
Qualifier: largest Value: 119.38
Unit: cm Type: height | Value:
43.18 Unit: cm Type: width
| Value: 38.1 Unit: cm
Type: depth
[for a group or collection]
Dimensions Description:
56 items, lengths range 36 to 64 mm (1 3/8 to 2
1/2 inches)
Extent: items Value: 56 Type:
count | Qualifier: smallest Value:
36 Unit: mm Type: length | Qualifier:
largest Value: 64 Unit: mm
Type: length
[building, noting shape]
Dimensions Description:
octagonal, 2 stories
Extent: stories Value: 2 Type:
count | Shape: octagonal
[building and grounds]
Dimensions Description:
3 stories, over 100 rooms, White House and the grounds
occupy 7.2 hectares (18 acres)
Extent: rooms Value: 104 Type:
count || Extent: stories Value:
3 Type: count || Extent: grounds
Value: 7.2 Unit: hectares Type:
area
[building]
Dimensions Description:
dome: 43 m (interior diameter and height) (141 feet); oculus:
8.9 m (diameter) (29 feet 2 inches)
Qualifier: interior Extent: dome
Value: 43 Unit: m Type:
height | Value: 43 Unit: m
Type: diameter || Extent: oculus
Value: 8.9 Unit: m Type:
diameter
[photograph]
Dimensions Description:
quarter-plate, 10.79 x 16.51 cm (including case)
(4 1/4 x 6 1/2 inches)
Format/Size: quarter-plate | Value:
10.79 Unit: cm Type: height
| Value: 16.51 Unit: cm Type:
width
[film]
Dimensions Description:
35 mm, 176.78 m (580 feet); 28 minutes at 16 frames
per second
Format/Size: 35 mm || Value: 176.78
Unit: m Type: length | Value:
28 Unit: minutes Type: running
time || Value: 16 Unit: frames
per second Type: running time
[garment]
Dimensions Description:
U.S. women’s size 8; 50 inches (127 cm) (length
at center back)
Extent: center back Value: 127
Unit: cm Type: length | Value:
8 Unit: U.S. women’s Type:
size
[digital]
Dimensions Description:
2100 x 1557 pixels
Value: 2100 Unit: pixels Type:
height | Value: 1557 Unit: pixels
Type: width
[vessel, circumference]
Dimensions Description:
height with lid, 89.5 cm (35 1/4 inches); circumference
at shoulder, 115 cm (15 1/16 inches)
Value: 89.5 Unit: cm Type:
height | Value: 115 Unit:
cm Type: circumference
[manuscript]
Dimensions Description:
179 leaves; text block: 26.6 x 19.1 cm (10 1/2 x
7 1/2 inches); text area: 17 x 13 cm (6 3/4 x 5 1/8 inches);
oak covers: 27.3 x 19.8 cm (10 3/4 x 7 7/8 inches)
Extent: leaves Value: 179 Unit:
N/A Type: count |
Extent: text block Value: 26.6
Unit: cm Type: height | Value:
19.1 Unit: cm Type: width
Extent: text area Value: 17
Unit: cm Type: height | Value:
13 Unit: cm Type: width
Extent: cover Value: 27.3 Unit:
cm Type: height | Value:
19.8 Unit: cm Type: width
[chain lines]
Dimensions Description:
13.3 x 20.6 cm (5 1/4 x 8 1/8 inches)(sheet); 25
mm apart (15/16 inch) (chain lines); 14 per 20 mm (7/8 inch)
(laid lines)
Extent: sheet Value: 13.3 Unit:
cm Type: height | Value:
20.6 Unit: cm Type: width
Extent: chain lines Value: 25
Unit: mm Type: distance between
Extent: laid lines per 20 mm Value:
14 Unit: N/A Type: count
NOTE: The outline numbers are subject to change; they are
intended only to organize this document.
Revised 30 January 2012 |
