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Lamp Finder Decision Tree. ILC III Heidelberg 9-2009. GOALS. Lamp Identification Tool, using a decision tree methodology Easy to use for field / cataloger use Web interface Provide general date ranges and visual examples for key types. GOALS (2).
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Lamp Finder Decision Tree ILC III Heidelberg 9-2009
GOALS • Lamp Identification Tool, using a decision tree methodology • Easy to use for field / cataloger use • Web interface • Provide general date ranges and visual examples for key types. ILC III Heidelberg
GOALS (2) • Reliable manufacturer origin and date range data for the most representative lamp types. • Documented references to context-dated parallels, for reliable use in publication. ILC III Heidelberg
Typology • All existing typologies should be provided for cross-reference, • but no attempt will be made to superimpose a new typology. ILC III Heidelberg
PHASE 1: SHAPE ANALYSIS • Feature trees for • General Shape (fuel chamber form) • Nozzle • Disc • Handle • Shoulder • Base • Useful for fragments and intact lamps ILC III Heidelberg
PHASE 2: FABRIC ANALYSIS • Feature trees for • Fabric Color & Quality • Glaze /Slip • Manufacturer Quality ILC III Heidelberg
PHASE 3: MOTIF ANALYSIS • Possibly Feature trees for • Signatures • Symbols and Motifs ILC III Heidelberg
Online Format • Always online at Lampdex.org • New portions added incrementally as the Decision Tree grows. • Contributions are welcome - send to kgarnett@garlic.com. ILC III Heidelberg
How to contribute • For each sample, send: • JPG image: Top (with mm scale), • (additional optional images): Right profile, Back profile and Base images. • hi-res images at 300 dpi resolution. Images will be resized and converted to screen resolution for the web. • Description detail, include inv number • Context, date and published parallels. ILC III Heidelberg
Suggestions Welcome • Contact Karen Garnett: • karen@garlic.com ILC III Heidelberg