Entry Classifications

Classifications used in CatalogIt

Written by Annie Gaston

Last published: May 9th, 2025
Classification Description Parent Classification
Archive A single archival item or a body of historical records from a single source or created by a single entity Collectible
Art Item created primarily for aesthetic purpose Collectible
Audio Recording        Physical record of produced audio consisting of instrumental music, song, spoken word, or a combination thereof that can then be played back, or reproduced Collectible
Banknote A type of negotiable promissory note, made by a bank or other licensed authority, payable to the bearer on demand. Object/Artifact
Basket Basket made for use, trade, or sale Object/Artifact
Bark Basket Item constructed primarily of stitched or folded bark Object/Artifact
Book A written or printed work consisting of pages glued or sewn together along one side and bound in covers Publication
Botany The study and classification of plants Botany
Ceramic Item made of clay and hardened through heat Object/Artifact
Clothing/Dress/Costume An item or a related assemblage of items meant to be worn Object/Artifact
Coiled Basket Item constructed with a continuous coil foundation bound together by stitching Basket
Coin A small, flat, piece of metal or other material used primarily as a medium of exchange or legal tender. Object/Artifact
Collage A piece of art made by sticking various different materials such as photographs and pieces of paper or fabric onto a backing Work on Paper
Collectible Any item suitable for collecting and sought be collectors Collectible
Crocheted Textile The fabric is formed by interlocking yarn or thread with a hook, typically one stitch at a time Textile
Drawing Art made with a pencil, pen, or crayon rather than paint, especially one drawn in monochrome Work on Paper
Entity A thing with distinct and independent existence Entity
Fan A work of art on a device, typically folding and shaped like a segment of a circle when spread out, that is held in the hand and waved so as to cool the person holding it by causing the air to move. Work on Paper
Felted Textile The fabric is formed by matting, condensing and pressing fibers together Textile
Firearm A small arms weapon, as a rifle or pistol, from which a projectile is fired by gunpowder Object/Artifact
Furniture Movable objects intended to support various human activities such as seating (e.g., chairs, stools, and sofas), eating (tables), and sleeping (e.g., beds) Object/Artifact
Glassware An object or container made of glass. Object/Artifact
Illuminated Manuscript A manuscript in which the text is supplemented with such decoration as initials, borders (marginalia) and miniature illustrations Work on Paper
Jewelry  Decorative personal ornaments worn on clothing or the body, that are often made from or contain jewels and precious metal Object/Artifact
Knitted Textile The fabric is formed by consecutive rows of interlocking loops of one or more yarns with a set of needles, with multiple stitches open at a time Textile
Knotted Textile The fabric is formed by knotting together fiber strands Textile
Letter   Archive
Map A representation, usually on a flat surface, of an area of land or sea showing physical features, cities, roads, etc Publication
Manufactured Doll Doll that was primarily commercially or mechanically manufactured Object/Artifact
Model A three-dimensional representation of a person or thing or of a proposed structure, typically on a smaller scale than the original Object/Artifact
Moment Moments are entries with photos and notes of anything - everyday life Moment
Motion Picture Moving photography which encompasses film, digital, and analog formats of movies Collectible
Motor Vehicle An automobile, truck, bus, or similar motor-driven conveyance Vehicle
Object/Artifact Item made for use or model representing use Collectible
Oral History   Archive
Painting An artwork comprised of paint applied to a surface Art
Photograph An image captured through the use of a camera Object/Artifact
Plaited Basket Item constructed of warp and weft elements woven at right angles Basket
Postcard A card for mailing a short message without an envelope, typically having a photograph or illustration on one side. Publication
Print Art made from a process involving printing, normally on paper usually for the purpose creating prints that have an element of originality Work on Paper
Publication A published work- a book, pamphlet, map, piece of music or other work for general use or viewing Object/Artifact
Scroll Writing or painting on a roll of parchment or paper Work on Paper
Sculpture A three dimensional artwork typically created through carving, modeling, casting or construction Art
Sewing Pattern Template for creating a garment or other sewn item Publication
Stamping Die A special, one-of-a-kind precision tool that cuts and forms sheet metal into a desired shape or profile Object/Artifact
Textile An item of cloth or fabric manufactured through weaving, knitting, crocheting, knotting or felting Object/Artifact
Twined Basket Item constructed of two or more weft elements interwoven between warp elements Basket
Vehicle An item used for transporting people or goods, especially on land, such as a car, truck, bicycle, or cart. Collectible
Work on Paper An artwork created on paper (drawing, print, collage) Art
Zoology The study and classification of animals Collectible