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Parts Table (tblParts)

Parts Level:  Cardinal Point

Definition:  Point of the compass or the word "central" for country of origin; second of four place-defining elements.

Comment:  In adjectival form, combine as many as two points; the choices are supplied in a combination box; if cardinal point is uncertain, it may be followed by a question mark.

Example:

  • southern [for Smith Western MS 16 ("France" having already been specified for the country)]
  • northeastern [for Plimpton MS 102 (re "Italy")]
  • central [for Plimpton MS 41 (see above)]

Properties:  Data type: text. Field size: 20 characters.

Required?:  No.


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