Digital Antiquity has added three new material types to tDAR’s record entry page. The inclusion of the new material types was done in response to the requests of users and in an attempt to make the metadata more reflective of document contents. The three new material types are:
Basketry: Artifacts (e.g., food and storage baskets, mats, shields, fans, sandals, other plaited or coiled slats/splints/stems/vines/etc., bundles of slats/splints, knotted ties, etc.) made from rigid or semi-rigid plant materials (e.g., grasses, roots, reeds or rushes, split wood). An example of this is Perishable: Coiled Basket AMNH 29.0/9502 from the Aztec West Ruin: Perishable Artifacts and Pottery from Excavations by the American Museum of Natural History project.
Hide: Artifacts (e.g., blankets or other coverings, clothing, bags, shoes) made from animal skins or pelts. An example of this is Perishable: Hide Piece AZRU8-2927 from the Aztec West Ruin: Perishable Artifacts and Pottery from Excavations by the American Museum of Natural History project.
Textiles: Artifacts (e.g., clothing, bags, woven cloth, cordage, etc.) comprised of fibers and/or cord that are made from plant or animal material (e.g., animal hair, cotton, flax, hemp, other vegetal fibers. An example of this is Perishable: Cotton Textile AZRU8-2733 from the Aztec West Ruin: Perishable Artifacts and Pottery from Excavations by the American Museum of Natural History project.
As always, Digital Antiquity and tDAR remain committed to the preservation and management of digital data. We appreciate all input that will assist in making tDAR more accessible and relevant.