Category Archives: Cataloguing

Something about Mary

Posted on October 13, 2013 by sarthure

In the collection of artefacts from Baker’s Flat, there are fourteen religious medals. Of these, eleven feature Mary, mother of Jesus. These include medals of the Sacred Heart of Mary, Our Lady of Sorrows, Mary Refuge of Sinners, and Mary … Continue reading →

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Every day I’m cleaning

Posted on August 14, 2013 by sarthure

The objects that I’m examining at the moment, all from the Baker’s Flat site, are mainly metal. Before I start cataloguing and researching them, I clean them up a bit, but just a bit. Using a soft dry toothbrush, each artefact … Continue reading →

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Fido, what have you done with your tag?

Posted on June 1, 2013 by sarthure

Most recently, I’ve been cataloguing and photographing dog registration tags. OK, that’s a bit of a conversation stopper. But bear with me, and read on … The Dog Act of 1860 divided South Australia into districts, and compelled all dog owners … Continue reading →

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Hi ho, hi ho, it’s off to catalogue I go …

Posted on May 28, 2013 by sarthure

Being a trained librarian, I have to admit to a certain excitement when faced with the prospect of cataloguing. Don’t judge me! But do think about this – if you collect lots of data but it doesn’t generate any useful … Continue reading →

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