Parts Level:  Watermark

Definition:  The identifying mark used by the paper maker.

Comment:  Identification of the watermark is useful as a localizing and dating device, so if possible, do include it since distance users of the database won't be able to check the watermark at all (needless to say, watermarks hardly show up in photography). Use the semicolon and a space to separate more than one watermark.

Example:

• Similar to Briquet, Ange 117.
• Piccard, Fabeltiere III:206; Briquet, Oiseau 12124.

Properties:  Data type: text. Field size: 255 (changed 2009-05-04 for vers. 9.0.2; previously: Field size: 125 characters).

Required?:  No.