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Work_type
Overview
(Req, Rep, TGN/LOC Authorities/other)
The Work_type field is used to further sub-divide the terms used in the Category field. It refers the work's specific physical form, function, or media.
Fields
Work_type
For Work_type try use the most specific terms for the type of art or cultural object you are cataloging. Do not include terms that describe the content of the work, e.g. portrait or landscape. Those terms belong in the Subject field.
Work_type refid source
Record the thesaurus used to create the Work_type record.
Work_type refid
Record the refid from the thesaurus for the term used.
Examples
Work_type: painting (visual work)
Work_type refid source: Getty AAT
Work_type refid: 300033618
Work_type: Furniture
Work_type refid source: Getty AAT
Work_type refid: 300037680
Work_type: numismatics
Work_type refid source: Getty AAT
Work_type refid: 300054419
