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Object types that the Scheme uses

These terms are from the British Museum /MDA thesaurus of archaeological object terms.

Term Scope note Term type SENESCHAL URI British Museum URI
GRINDSTONE A revolving stone used to sharpen or polish by grinding. Preferred term 96370 -
GRIPPING EQUIPMENT Equipment used to grip an object. Preferred term 97148 -
GUISARME A long handled weapon which has a long blade in line with the shaft, sharpened on both sides and ending in a point. Preferred term 95190 -
GUITAR A stringed instrument with a fingerboard which has frets on it. Preferred term 95481 -
Gun Narrow term - -
GUNFLINT A shaped flint used in flintlocks to create the spark to fire the gun. Preferred term 95191 -
GUTTERING A shallow channel to collect rain water, attached to the eaves of a building. Preferred term 99613 -
Haft Flanged Axehead Narrow term - -
HAIR CARE EQUIPMENT Objects used for looking after hair. Preferred term 97119 -
HAIR CURLER An object designed to add curls into hair. Preferred term 96157 -
HAIR ORNAMENT Decorative ornamentation worn in the hair. Preferred term 96697 -
HAIR PIECE A wig, toupee or section of extra hair designed to replace or enhance the wearer's real hair giving greater quantity, bulk or length. Preferred term 96698 -
HAIR PIN A pin used to hold hair in place. Preferred term 96699 -
HAIR RING A ring used to hold hair in place. Preferred term 96700 -
HAIR SLIDE A comb or slide used to hold hair in place. Preferred term 96701 -
HAIRBRUSH A brush used to disentangle hair. Preferred term 100087 -
HALBERD A combination of spear and axe on a long handle. Preferred term 95192 -
Halberd Pendant Narrow term - -
HAMMER A blunt headed instrument used for striking objects. Preferred term 96477 -
Hammer Head Narrow term - -
HAMMERSTONE A stone used as a hammer in making stone tools. Preferred term 96938 -
HAND LUGGAGE A container, capable of being carried by hand, often for carrying such items as clothes, keys, money, etc. Preferred term 97238 -
HAND MIRROR A mirror designed to be held by hand. Preferred term 96702 -
HANDAXE A tool of flint or other stone, usually worked bifacially, and thought to be a fairly general purpose tool. Preferred term 96374 -
Handbell Narrow term - -
HANDGUN A gun designed to be held in one hand. It has a short barrel length compared to long guns. Preferred term 100016 -
HANDKERCHIEF A piece of fabric for wiping the nose, face or hands. Preferred term 96703 -
HANGER A type of sword often used by infantry. Preferred term 100063 -
HANGING BOWL A type of bowl designed to be suspended, usually from the roof. Preferred term 96424 -
HANGING LAMP A lamp designed to be hung rather than to stand. Preferred term 96212 -

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