We create separate records for all frames that are stored separately from their paintings/drawings, whether valuable or not. We don't use components at all -- too hidden for us for inventory purposes. Gillian Harvard Art Museum At 09:46 AM 3/31/2009, you wrote: >Morning – > >Thought I’d send out a general inquiry re: how >people track frames….especially if the frame is >particularly valuable, has been conserved, or >donated by a donor separate from the >painting. Components seems the likely >place….does anyone create separate records for frames? > >Thanks >cathryn >