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
>