FREE COLLECTOR TOOL
A record worth keeping.
Document the object, separate facts from guesses, and keep a trail for your next search.
Temporary worksheet: your entries stay in this page and aren’t uploaded or saved. Download or print before leaving.
Collection research record
CollectorBucket · Ceramics
01 · The object
Only what you can observe or document.
Object category
Descriptive name
Your reference or item number
Material & visible features
Marks & lettering
Dimensions with units
Condition & repairs
02 · The story
Keep the history separate from a proposed identification.
When & where acquired
What you know about its history
Possible maker, date, or origin
03 · The evidence
Make it possible to retrace your research.
Sources & comparison records
Open questions & next step
How to use this collection worksheet
Start with a descriptive title. Add the details you can observe, choose an object category for a photo checklist, and write down any possible identification with its supporting source. Download or print your record before leaving this page. You can also print a blank sheet to take to a market.