[DCRM-L] 2 questions (concerning dimensions of full-bleed image + trial proofs)

[Erin Blake]

Hello!

As long as you follow the general rule to "record dimensions in terms of height x width and specify what was measured" (5D1.1) you're fine. For more specific guidance, I'd look to 5D3.2., the instructions for planographic prints (even though what you have is, presumably, a giclée or some other kind of direct print). That instruction says generally record the size of the image area, with the option of recording sheet dimensions instead. Since it's a modern art print (where all impressions will be on the same size sheet), I'd go with the sheet size. As you say, it's clearer. Making a note is optional, but helpful. Is it definitely a pre-cut sheet printed to the edge rather than a larger sheet with the bleed area trimmed off? If you can't be sure, saying "Borderless print" in the note would be safer.

For a trial proof, you always have the option of using the same record as the main print run (it's the "Alternative rule" for area 2). But you're right that the visual difference between a trial proof and the final version means it can be considered a different manifestation -- it's not like an Artist's proof, which is visually the same as the numbered edition. Using [Trial proof] for the 250 makes sense, or [Épreuve d’essai] if you're cataloging in French.



Best,



Erin.



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From: dcrm-l-bounces at lib.byu.edu [dcrm-l-bounces at lib.byu.edu] on behalf of L'Écuyer-Coelho Marie-Chantal [MC.Coelho at banq.qc.ca]
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Subject: [DCRM-L] 2 questions (concerning dimensions of full-bleed image + trial proofs)

Hi everyone!

Once again, I have questions concerning the cataloguing of art prints, and since DCRM is still new to me, I thought it’d ask for your opinion :)

Question #1:
When cataloguing a full-bleed image, is it correct to give, in 300 $c, the sheet dimensions and to write-up a 500 note saying « Image printed to the edge » (in French, I’d write « Image imprimée à fond perdu »)?
The other option would be, I guess, to record « image a x b cm » and to give the 500 note, but for some reason, I fell that the first option -- « sheet a x b cm » + the 500 note – will be better understood by our users (including my colleagues working in the storage areas) …

Question #2 :
Do you consider trial proofs to be part of the same « edition » than the main print-run, or should I describe them on a separate record?
Since they are usually different from the final proofs, I thought I should perhaps create a specific record for them, recording in 250 something like [Trial proofs], and then recording a general note with the exact numbering (500 $aLibrary’s copy numbered Épreuve d’essai #1.$5CaQMBN). Does it seem correct? I am not yet used to record edition statements for prints, so I remain somewhat hesitant …

Thanks in advance for your kind help!

Marie-Ch.

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