Historic Attributes

The attribute sets and attributes for the above class are described below. Minor edits which enhance the current definitions should be made directly to the text. Major changes or revisions which change the attribute words should follow the directions at the bottom of this page under Proposed Changes.

Historic Writing

Multiple choice. Note that historic is defined as prior to 1950. Anything after 1950 is considered graffiti. Examples for Historic.Historic Writing

Date

A date in any format.

Initials

Usually two or three letters, sometimes with periods following the letters.

Marker

Numbers, letters, or a combination usually indicating a boundary such as those used for mining claims.

Name

A person's first or last name, or both.

Organization

Any indication of an organization such as military, etc.

Place Name

The name of a city, state, etc. usually found in conjunction with a person's initials or name indicating his origin.

Words

Any words, phrases, poems, etc. not fitting into the categories above.

Historic Drawings

Single choice. All historic drawings made by white immigrants or their descendants are described here with little detail and should not be classified using the normal classes. Examples for Historic.Historic Drawings

Anthropomorphic

Human like.

Cross

Christian cross religious symbol. This is usually drawn with the lower vertical segment longer than the other segments.

Geometric

Geometric designs that are not crosses or swastikas.

Equestrian

Man on horse.

Heart

Heart or heart with arrow.

Livestock Brands

Cattle brands may include letters and geometrics.

Phytomorphic

Plants and flowers.

Swastika

WW II German emblem or ancient religious symbol.

Zoomorphic

Animal like.

Other

Any historic drawings not fitting one of the above classifications.

Date Range

Single choice. If the element is or includes a date, select a date range. Elements with dates after 1949 should be recorded as vandalism. Examples for Historic.Date Range

Before 1800

Any date before 1800.

Before 1860

Any date between 1800 and 1859, inclusive.

1860s

1860 through 1869.

1870s

1870 through 1879.

1880s

1880 through 1889.

1890s

1890 through 1899.

1900s

1900 through 1909.

1910s

1910 through 1919.

1920s

1920 through 1929.

1930s

1930 through 1939.

1940s

1940 through 1949.

Domestic Animal

Single choice. Examples for Zoomorphic.Quadruped-Domestic

Chicken

Any foul animal.

Cow or Bull

Cow or bull.

Dog

Pet dog.

Donkey

Donkey

Goat

Goat

Horse

Horse

Mule

Mule.

Sheep

Sheep.

Tack

Multiple choice. Equipment used on horses, mules, and other domestic animals. Multiple choice. Examples for Zoomorphic.Tack

Blanket

Saddle blanket.

Brand

Brand mark on rear leg or side.

Bridle

Bridle.

Saddle

Saddle.

Proposed Changes

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