Object types that the Scheme uses

These terms are from the FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus (Forum on Information Standards in Heritage - FISH).

Term Scope note Term type SENESCHAL URI Other URI
CANDLE An object made up of a wick surrounded by wax or tallow which burns slowly to provide light. Preferred term 96187 -
CANDLE BRACKET A holder for a candle, usually fitted to another object. Preferred term 96188 -
CANDLE FACTORY A building or buildings used for the manufacture of candles. Preferred term 69141 -
CANDLE HOLDER An object in which a candle is put in order to provide light. Preferred term 96192 -
CANDLE SNUFFER An object used to stop a candle burning. Preferred term 96194 -
CANDLE STAND A tall holder for candles which stands on the floor. Preferred term 96195 -
Candle Standard Narrow term - -
Candle Works Narrow term 91344 -
Candleholder Narrow term - -
CANDLES A body of wax or tallow, usually formed into a long, thin, cylindrical shape enclosing a wick and burnt to produce light. Preferred term 78928 -
CANDLESTICK A container for one or more candles. Preferred term 96198 -
CANDLESTICKS Holders for one or more candles, usually of metal or pewter. Preferred term 141507 -
CANEPHORA A sculpted female figure carrying a basket on her head. Preferred term 137511 -
CANISTER (FOOD) A container for dried foodstuffs. Preferred term 97672 -
CANISTER (SHOT) A container filled with musket balls, metal fragments, nails etc. Designed to kill or maim the enemy at a close range. Preferred term 97673 -
CANNED GOODS Goods, usually foodstuffs, which have been sealed inside canisters, usually made of tin or steel, to preserve them. Preferred term 109173 -
CANNED MEAT Meat precooked and then sealed in cans made from steel, tin or aluminium plate to preserve it. Preferred term 78929 -
Cannery Narrow term 91345 -
CANNING FACTORY A factory where preserved food is canned. Preferred term 91346 -
CANNON A heavy artillery piece consisting of a metal tube mounted on a gun carriage. Preferred term 95172 -
CANNON A large mounted gun, now disused and placed in a prominent position as a piece of street furniture or as a "feature". Preferred term 69910 -
CANNON A piece of military ordnance, of sufficient size to require mounting and used for firing projectiles, traditionally cannon balls but more recently high explosive shells. Preferred term 78930 -
CANNON BALL A solid ball fired from cannons, size and weight would depend on the calibre of the cannon. Preferred term 95173 -
CANNON BALLS Solid spherical objects, manufactured from stone or metal, fired from cannon. Preferred term 83101 -
CANNON BOLLARD A bollard made from, or in the form of, a cannon barrel. Preferred term 91347 -
CANNON BORING MILL A building used for drilling out the bores of cannon and other military pieces. Preferred term 69214 -
Cannon For Scrap Use CANNON and SCRAP METAL if necessary. Narrow term 78931 -
CANNON FOUNDRY A workshop or factory where the barrels of cannon are cast. Preferred term 91348 -
CANOE A small, narrow boat with pointed ends propelled by paddling. Preferred term 95452 -
CANOE A small open boat, usually a very light craft propelled by a paddle. Preferred term - -

1921 - 1950 of 12,437 records.

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