Folk Art category fields
| Fiel | Type | Options / Notes |
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| Object Type | Dropdown | Options: Painting, Drawing, Sculpture, Carving (wood), Carving (stone), Whirligig, Weathervane, Trade Sign, Decoy, Theorem, Fraktur, Hooked Rug, Basket, Cane/Walking Stick, Game Board, Signboard, Ship Carving, Cigar Store Figure, Carousel Figure, Tramp Art, Memory Jug, Face Jug, Whimsy, Outsider Art, Visionary Art, Other |
| Culture/Tradition | Text | Cultural tradition or background |
| Region | Text | Geographic origin |
| Date/Period | Text | Date or time period |
| Artist/Maker | Text | Artist or maker name |
| Attributed | Boolean |
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| Attribution Basis | Textarea | Basis for attribution |
| Signed/Marked | Boolean |
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| Signature Details | Textarea | Details about signature or marks |
| Country of Origin | Text | Country of origin |
| Primary Material | Dropdown | Options: Wood (pine), Wood (oak), Wood (other), Stone, Metal, Paint, Paper, Fabric, Mixed Materials, Other |
| Overall Condition | Dropdown | Options: Excellent, Very Good, Good, Fair, Poor |
| Structural Integrity | Dropdown | Options: Sound, Minor Issues, Repairs Needed, Damaged |
| Surface Condition | Dropdown | Options: Excellent, Good, Fair, Poor |
| Original Surface | Dropdown | Options: Untouched, Mostly Original, Partially Original, Replaced |
| Wear | Dropdown | Options: None, Minor, Moderate, Significant |
| Losses | Dropdown | Options: None, Minor, Moderate, Significant |
| Loss Details | Textarea | Details about losses |
| Repairs | Dropdown | Options: None, Old Repairs, New Repairs, Multiple |
| Repair Details | Textarea | Details about repairs |
| Old Repairs | Boolean |
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| Restoration | Dropdown | Options: None, Conserved, Restored, Over-Restored |
| Restoration Details | Textarea | Details about restoration |
| Provenance Type | Dropdown | Options: Found, Family History, Regional Collection, Dealer, Auction, Estate, Unknown |
| Provenance Details | Textarea | Detailed provenance information |
| Original Location | Text | Original location where found/used |
| Original Use | Textarea | Original purpose or use |
| Collection History | Textarea | History of ownership and collections |
| Exhibition History | Textarea | Exhibition history |
| Publication History | Textarea | Publication history |
| Historical Significance | Textarea | Historical significance and context |
Advanced fields (Premium-only)
Carvings & Sculpture
| Field | Type | Options / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Carving Type | Dropdown | Options: Figure, Animal, Bird, Decoy, Relief, Whirligig, Trade Figure, Religious, Whimsy, Other |
| Subject | Text | Subject matter |
| Wood Type | Text | Pine, oak, walnut, etc. |
| Surface | Dropdown | Options: Painted (original), Painted (later), Unpainted, Weathered, Stripped |
| Paint Condition | Dropdown | Options: Excellent, Good, Worn, Flaking, Repainted |
| Original Paint | Dropdown | Options: All Original, Mostly Original, Traces Only, Repainted, Never Painted |
| Paint Colors | Text | Colors used |
| Eyes | Dropdown | Options: Carved, Painted, Glass, Tack, Button, None, Other |
| Articulated | Boolean |
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| Working Parts | Boolean |
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| Base/Mount | Dropdown | Options: Original, Period, Later, None |
| Tool Marks | Textarea | Evidence of hand tools |
Paintings & Works on Paper
| Field | Type | Options / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Medium | Dropdown | Options: Oil, Watercolor, Gouache, Tempera, Pastel, Pencil, Ink, Mixed Media |
| Support | Dropdown | Options: Canvas, Board, Paper, Velvet, Tin, Wood, Glass (reverse), Other |
| Subject | Dropdown | Options: Portrait, Landscape, Still Life, Animal, Memorial, Religious, Genre Scene, Mourning, Historical, Other |
| Style | Text | Artistic style |
| Theorem | Boolean |
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| Fraktur Type | Dropdown | Options: Birth Certificate, Marriage Certificate, House Blessing, Bookplate, Religious, Reward of Merit, Other, Not Fraktur |
| Fraktur Details | Textarea | Fraktur-specific details |
| Frame | Dropdown | Options: Original, Period, Later, None |
| Frame Type | Text | Frame description |
| Frame Condition | Dropdown | Options: Excellent, Good, Fair, Poor, Not Applicable |
Weathervanes & Trade Signs
| Field | Type | Options / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Form/Subject | Text | Horse, rooster, arrow, etc. |
| Material | Dropdown | Options: Copper, Sheet Iron, Zinc, Wood, Tin, Mixed Metals |
| Construction | Dropdown | Options: Full-Bodied (3D), Silhouette (flat), Molded, Hand-Cut |
| Surface | Dropdown | Options: Original Surface, Original Paint, Gilt, Weathered, Verdigris, Cleaned, Repainted |
| Patina | Dropdown | Options: Original/Untouched, Natural Aged, Cleaned, Artificial |
| Directionals | Dropdown | Options: Original, Replaced, Missing, Not Applicable |
| Stand/Mount | Dropdown | Options: Original, Period, Modern, None |
| Lightning Rod | Boolean |
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| Bullet Holes | Boolean |
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| Indoor/Outdoor Use | Dropdown | Options: Outdoor (documented), Indoor Display, Unknown |
Decoys
| Field | Type | Options / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Species | Text | Duck, goose, shorebird, etc. |
| Maker | Text | Decoy maker |
| Region/Rig | Text | Chesapeake, Long Island, etc. |
| Carving Style | Dropdown | Options: Working, Decorative, Contest, Miniature |
| Body Construction | Dropdown | Options: Solid, Hollow, Cork, Other |
| Paint | Dropdown | Options: Original, In-Use Repaint, Collector Repaint, Stripped |
| Paint Condition | Dropdown | Options: Mint, Excellent, Good, Fair, Poor |
| Original Paint Percentage | Text | Estimated percentage |
| Head | Dropdown | Options: Original, Replaced, Repaired |
| Bill | Dropdown | Options: Original, Replaced, Repaired, Damaged |
| Body Condition | Dropdown | Options: Sound, Tight Checks, Open Checks, Splits, Repairs |
| Eyes | Dropdown | Options: Original Glass, Replaced Glass, Tack, Painted, Missing |
| Weight | Dropdown | Options: Original, Replaced, Missing, Not Applicable |
| Keel | Dropdown | Options: Original, Replaced, Missing, Not Applicable |
| Rigging | Dropdown | Options: Present, Missing, Not Applicable |
| Brand/Stamp | Text | Brand or stamp details |
| Provenance to Rig | Boolean |
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