OFFICIAL NBS CLASSIFICATION FOR COMPETITION
Adopted August 9, 2006
DIVISIONS I, III AND IX
SECTION AND CLASS LISTING - DIVISION IX DIVISIONS
I & III
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MATERIALS SECTIONS (1 through 16)
SECTION 1 - CELLULOID
Class:
1- 0 Celluloid assorted (1- 1 through 1- 7)IIII
1- 1 Decorative finishes (DF)IIII
1- 2 Other material embellishment (OME) assortedIIII
1- 2.1 Glass, rhinestones/pastesIIII
1- 2.2 MetalIIII
1- 3 Pressed designs assortedIIII
1- 3.1 Ivoroid I
1- 3.2 One-piece thirtiesIII
1- 4 Sheet assortedIIII
1- 4.1 BackgroundIIII
1- 4.2 Bubble topIIII
1- 4.3 Face centerI
1- 4.4 PerforateI
1- 4.5 ShieldIIII
1- 4.6 Tight topIIII
1- 5 Specific formsIIII
1- 6 Wafers assortedIII
1- 6.1 Two or more layersIII
1- 7 Unlisted IIII
SECTION 2 - CERAMICS
Class:
2- 0 Ceramics assorted (2- 1 through 2- 8)IIII
2- 1 Earthenware assortedIIII
2- 1.1 Norwalk type potteryI
2- 1.2 SatsumaIIII
2- 2 Porcelain assorted (includes both hard and soft paste)IIII
2- 2.1 AritaIII
2- 2.2 KutaniIII
2- 3 Stoneware (includes Jasperware)IIII
2- 4 Back marksIIII
2- 5 Decorative finishes (DF)IIII
2- 6 Mounted in/on metalIIII
2- 7 Other material embellishment (OME)IIII
2- 8 Unlisted (china)IIII
SECTION 3 - CHINAIIII
Class:
3- 0 China assorted (3-1 through 3- 6)
3- 1 Back types assorted
3- 1.1 Four-hole sew-through
3- 1.2 Inserted self-shank
3- 1.3 Three-hole sew-through
3- 1.4 Two-hole sew-through
3- 1.5 Whistle
3- 2 Calico
3- 3 Gaiter
3- 4 Radiating-line rim
3- 5 Stencil
3- 6 Unlisted
SECTION 4 - ENAMELS
Class:
4- 0 Enamels assorted (4- 1 through 4- 6)IIII
4- 1 Construction assortedIIII
4- 1.1 Basse-tailleIIII
4- 1.2 ChampleveIIII
4- 1.3 CloisonnéIIII
4- 1.4 Émaux peints assorted (including en grisaille)IIII
4- 1.4.1 MonochromeIIII
4- 1.4.2 PolychromeIIII
4- 1.5 Foil techniques (enclosures, paillons)IIII
4- 1.6 Gin-bariIIII
4- 1.7 Plique-a-jourIIII
4- 2 Decorative finishes (DF) assortedIIII
4- 2.1 Enamel encrustations, pierreriesIIII
4- 2.2 Matte finishIIII
4- 2.3 TransferIIII
4- 3 Other material embellishment (OME) assortedIIII
4- 3.1 MetalIIII
4- 3.2 Rhinestones/pastesIIII
4- 4 PiercedIIII
4- 5 ShapesIIII
4- 6 Unlisted (background, combined techniques, mounted
in metal, plaquette mounted in/on metal, etc.)IIII
SECTION 5 - FABRICS/TEXTILES (revised effective 2008 )
Class:
5- 0 Fabrics/textiles assorted (5- 1 through 5- 8)IIII
5- 1 Worked coversIIII
5- 1.1 CrochetIIII
5- 2 Wound coversIIII
5- 2.1 Wound/worked combinedIIII
5- 3 Woven fabric coversIIII
5- 3.1 Embroidered woven coversIIII
5- 3.2 Two or more-piece molded topsIIII
5- 3.2.1 Fancy topsIIII
5- 4 Back types IIII
5- 5 Mounted in/on metalIIII
5- 5.1 BackgroundIIII
5- 6 Other material embellishment (OME)IIII
5- 6.1 Black glass (including beads)IIII
5- 7 Specific types (includes fabric frames)IIII
5- 7.1 Beads/sequinsIIII
5- 7.2 Metallic threadIIII
5- 8 Unlisted (back marks, felt shapes, etc.)IIII
SECTION 6 - GLASS, BLACK
Class:
6-0 Black glass assorted (6- 1 through 6- 8)
Label and mount in class order.
6- 1 All black (matte/shiny/combination)IIII
6- 2 Back types assortedIIII
6- 2.1 Four-way metal shankIIII
6- 2.2 Rosette shankIIII
6- 2.3 Sew-throughIIII
6- 2.4 SwirlbackI
6- 3 Construction assortedIIII
6- 3.1 BlownI
6- 3.2 CoronetI
6- 3.3 Foil embeddedIIII
6- 3.4 FusedIII
6- 3.5 Impression inlayI
6- 3.6 IntermixedIII
6- 3.7 LampworkIII
6- 3.8 MoonglowIII
6- 3.9 Overlay (including encrusted, salt, sheath, sheet, etc.)IIII
6- 3.10 PaperweightIIII
6- 3.11 Tile typeI
6- 4 Decorative finishes (DF) assortedIIII
6- 4.1 Acid etched/frosted (matte)IIII
6- 4.2 Lusters assortedIIII
6- 4.2.1 GoldIIII
6- 4.2.2 Iridescent/auroraIIII
6- 4.2.3 SilverIIII
6- 4.3 PaintIIII
6- 5 Mechanical make-up assortedIIII
6- 5.1 Frame (including framed watch crystals)IIII
6- 5.2 Glass with glassIIII
6- 5.3 Metal back (includes wafer)IIII
6- 5.3.1 BiminiIII
6- 5.3.2 Riveted/glued/soldered on a metal backI
6- 5.4 Precision inlay, insetIIII
6- 6 Molded/cut surface designs assortedIIII
6- 6.1 Embossed/cameoIIII
6- 6.2 FacetedIIII
6- 6.3 Imitation fabricIIII
6- 6.4 ImpressedIIII
6- 6.5 Incised/outlineIIII
6- 6.6 IntaglioIIII
6- 6.7 Lacy/lacy-likeIIII
6- 6.8 OpenworkIIII
6- 7 Other material embellishment (OME) assortedIIII
6- 7.1 MetalIIII
6- 7.2 Rhinestones/pastesIIII
6- 8 ShapesIIII
SECTION 7 - GLASS, CLEAR AND COLORED
Class:
7- 0 Clear and colored glass assorted (7- 1 through 7- 9)IIII
Label and mount in class order.
7- 1 Back types assortedIIII
7- 1.1 Four-way metal shankIIII
7- 1.2 Rosette shankIIII
7- 1.3 Sew-throughIIII
7- 1.4 SwirlbackIIII
7- 2 Clear colorless (matte/shiny/combination)IIII
7- 3 Colors assorted (matte/shiny/combination)IIII
7- 3.1 Opaque (including goldstone), translucentIIII
7- 3.2 TransparentIIII
7- 3.3 White (clambroth/camphor, cream, ivory,
milk, opalescent)IIII
7- 4 Construction assortedIIII
7- 4.1 BlownIIII
7- 4.2 CoronetI
7- 4.3 CrackleIIII
7- 4.4 Design in glass surfaceIII
7- 4.5 FlashedIII
7- 4.6 Foil embeddedIIII
7- 4.7 FusedIII
7- 4.8 Impression inlayI
7- 4.9 IntermixedIIII
7- 4.9.1 Candy stripeIII
7- 4.10 LampworkIII
7- 4.11 MoonglowIII
7- 4.12 Overlay (including encrusted, salt, sheath, sheet, etc)IIII
7- 4.13 PaperweightIIII
7- 4.14 Radiant (label and mount according to body type)I
7- 4.15 SatinIII
7- 5 Decorative finishes (DF) assortedIIII
7- 5.1 Acid etched/frosted (matte)IIII
7- 5.2 Lusters assortedIIII
7- 5.2.1 GoldIIII
7- 5.2.2 Iridescent/auroraIIII
7- 5.2.3 SilverIIII
7- 5.3 Metallic back (mercury)III
7- 5.4 PaintIIII
7- 5.4.1 Painted backIIII
7- 5.4. 2 Radiating painted holesIII
7- 5.5 PearlizedIIII
7- 5.6 Transfer/decalIIII
7- 6 Mechanical make-up assortedIIII
7- 6.1 Bound with metal, threadI
7- 6.2 Glass with glassIIII
7- 6.3 Metal backIIII
7- 6.3.1 BiminiIII
7- 6.3.2 KaleidoscopeI
7- 6.3.3 MirrorI
7- 6.4 Paper backI
7- 6.5 Precision inlay, insetIIII
7- 6.6 Two-piece cementedIII
7- 6.7 Watch crystalIIII
7- 7 Molded/cut surface designs assortedIIII
7- 7.1 Embossed/cameoIIII
7- 7.2 FacetedIIII
7- 7.3 Imitation fabricIIII
7- 7.4 ImpressedIIII
7- 7.5 Incised/outlineIIII
7- 7.6 IntaglioIIII
7- 7.7 Lacy/lacy-likeIIII
7- 7.8 OpenworkIII
7- 7.9 VictorianI
7- 8 Other material embellishment (OME) assortedIIII
7- 8.1 Metal (escutcheon, rim, etc.)IIII
7- 8.2 Rhinestones/pastesIIII
7- 9 ShapesIIII
SECTION 8 - GLASS MOUNTED IN/ON METAL
Class:
8- 0 Glass mounted in/on metal assorted (8- 1 through 8- 6) IIII
8- 1 Black glassIIII
8- 2 Clear and colored glassIIII
8- 3 Drum with glass centerI
8- 4 In/on/under glass assortedIIII
8- 4.1 One-piece mountingI
8- 4.2 ShieldIIII
8- 5 Imitation gemstonesIIII
8- 5.1 Rhinestones/pastesIIII
8- 6 Unlisted (mosaic, background, etc.)IIII
SECTION 9 - HORN
Class:
9- 0 Horn assorted (9- 1 through 9- 9)IIII
9- 1 Processed horn, hoof, tortoise assortedIIII
9- 1.1 Processed and/or ground horn, hoofIIII
9- 1.2 Tortoise shell (not including tortoise veneer)IIII
9- 2 Unprocessed hornIIII
9- 3 Back typesIIII
9- 4 Decorative finishes (DF)IIII
9- 5 Mechanical make-up assortedIIII
9- 5.1 Insertion (precision) inlay, insetIIII
9- 5.2 Veneer/inlaid veneer (including tortoise veneer)I
9- 6 Other material embellishment (OME)IIII
9- 6.1 MetalI
9- 7 ShapesIIII
9- 8 Working methods assortedIIII
9- 8.1 Carved, turned/lathedIIII
9- 8.2 Impression inlayIIII
9- 8.3 Molded surface designIIII
9- 9 Unlisted (mounted in/on metal, background, etc.)IIII
SECTION 10 - METALS
Class:
10- 0 Metals assorted (10- 1 through 10- 15)IIII
10- 1 White metals assorted (10- 2 through 10- 6)IIII
10- 2 AluminumIIII
10- 3 Pewter assortedIIII
10- 3.1 Bright cutI
10- 3.2 Hard whiteI
10- 3.3 Soft castIIII
10- 4 Silver assortedIIII
10- 4.1 American Indian, MexicanIIII
10- 4.2 Hallmarked or quality markedIIII
10- 4.3 NielloIIII
10- 5 Steel assortedI
10- 5.1 BluedI
10- 5.2 Cut and rivetedI
10- 5.3 Engraved/etchedI
10- 5.4 Flat with applied designI
10- 5.5 Stamped/forgedI
10-5 .6 Steel cupI
10- 6 Tinned white metals (tin plated zinc or sheet iron)IIII
10- 7 Yellow metals assorted (10-8 through 10-10)IIII
10- 8 BrassIIII
10- 9 CopperIIII
10- 10 Gilt/plated assortedIIII
10- 10.1 Early gilt (1820-1850)I
10- 10.1.1 Golden AgeI
10-10.1.2 JacksonianI
10- 11 Backgrounds (metal only including screen, twinkle, etc.) IIII
10- 12 Decorative finishes (DF) assortedIIII
10- 12.1 Cold plastic enamelIII
10- 12.2 EnamelIIII
10- 12.3 Japanned, lacquered, stenciledI
10- 12.4 Original tint/finishI
10- 12.5 PaintIIII
10- 13 Mechanical make-up assortedIIII
10- 13.1 One-pieceIIII
10- 13.2 Two-pieceIIII
10- 13.3 Three-pieceIIII
10- 13.4 Openwork designIIII
10- 13.5 TwinkleIIII
10- 14 Other material embellishment (OME) assortedIIII
10- 14.1 Glass, rhinestones/pastesIIII
10- 14.1.1 Pigeon eyeI
10- 14.2 MetalIIII
10- 14.3 ShellIIII
10- 15 Specific types (tintype, wire filigree, etc.)IIII
10- 15.1 Inlay/overlay (bidri, damascene, shakudo, etc.)IIII
SECTION 11 - SHELL
Class:
11- 0 Shell assorted (11- 1 through 11- 9)IIII
11- 1 Iridescent shell (pearl)IIII
11- 1.1 "Bethlehem" pearlIII
11- 2 Non-iridescent shellIIII
11- 3 Back types IIII
11- 4 Decorative finishes (DF) assortedIIII
11- 4.1 DyedIIII
11- 4.2 GildedI
11- 4.3 Paint encrustedI
Painted onlyIIII
11- 4.4 Transfer/decalIIII
11- 5 Mechanical make-up assorted (formerly uniting methods)IIII
11- 5.1 FrameIIII
11- 5.2 Inlay, insetIIII
11- 5.3 Laminate, veneerIIII
11- 5.4 OverlayIIII
11- 6 Mounted in/on metalIIII
11- 6.1 BackgroundI
11- 7 Other material embellishment (OME) assortedIIII
11- 7.1 Glass, rhinestones/pastesIIII
11- 7.2 Metal assortedIIII
11- 7.2.1 Cut steelI
11- 7.2.2 EscutcheonIIII
11- 7.2.3 "Watch wheel"I
11- 7.2.4 Yellow metalIIII
11- 8 ShapesIIII
11- 9 Working methods assortedIIII
11- 9.1 Carved (including cameo carved)IIII
11- 9.2 Engraved (including scrimshaw)/laser engravedIIII
11- 9.3 PiercedIIII
SECTION 12 - SYNTHETIC POLYMERS (revised effective 2008 )
Class:
12- 0 Synthetic polymers assorted (12- 1 through 12- 12)III
12- 1 Thermoset types assortedIII
12- 1.1 Amino resin (urea, melamine, etc.)III
12- 1.2 CaseinIII
12- 1.3 Phenolic resin (Bakelite, Catalin, etc.)III
12- 1.4 PolyesterIII
12- 2 Thermoplastic types assortedIII
12- 2.1 ABSIII
12- 2.2 Acrylic resin (Lucite, Plexiglas, etc.)III
12- 2.3 Cellulose acetate (Tenite, Rhodoid, etc.)III
12- 2.4 NylonIII
12- 2.5 Polymer clay (FIMO, Sculpey III, etc.)III
12- 2.6 PolystyreneIII
12- 3 Back marksIII
12- 4 Back types III
12- 5 Clear colorlessIII
12- 6 Colors assorted, blackIII
12- 6.1 IntermixedIII
12- 6.2 Opaque, translucentIII
12- 6.3 Opaque or translucent combined with transparentIII
12- 6.4 Pearlized opaque (not a surface treatment)III
12- 6.5 Transparent (colored)III
12- 6.6 WhiteIII
12- 7 Decorative finishes (DF) assortedIII
12- 7.1 Cold plastic enamelIII
12- 7.2 Metalized (electroplated, etc.)III
12- 7.3 Metallic lusterIII
12- 7.4 PaintIII
12- 7.4.1 Painted and buffedIII
12- 7.5 Pearlized surfaceIII
12- 7.6 Transfer, front or backIII
12- 8 Imitation of other materials assortedIII
12- 8.1 Imitation bone, ivoryIII
12- 8.2 Imitation fabricIII
12- 8.3 Imitation glass, rhinestones/pastesIII
12- 8.4 Imitation shell/pearlIII
12- 8.5 Imitation tortoise shell, hornIII
12- 9 Other material embellishment (OME) assortedIII
12- 9.1 Glass (clear & colored, black glass)III
12- 9.2 GlitterIII
12- 9.3 MetalIII
12- 9.4 Other plasticsIII
12- 9.5 Rhinestones/pastesIII
12- 10 Shapes III
12- 11 Techniques assortedIII
12- 11.1 CoatedIII
12- 11.2 Cut on backIII
12- 11.3 Cut on faceIII
12- 11.4 Design in/under plastic, types 1 & 2III
12- 11.5 Double-cutIII
12- 11.6 EmbeddedIII
12- 11.7 EncrustedIII
12- 11.8 Hologram/hologram-typeIII
12- 11.9 IncasedIII
12- 11.10 InlayIII
12- 11.11 Laminate (including "cookies")III
12- 11.12 Mechanical/movableIII
12- 11.13 Molded (including compression, injection, blow,
extrusion, etc.III
12- 11.14 Mounted in metalIII
12- 11.15 Pierced/openwork moldedIII
12- 11.16 SculptedIII
12- 11.17 Snap-together constructionIII
12- 12 Unlisted III
SECTION 13 - VEGETABLE IVORY
Class:
13- 0 Vegetable ivory assorted (13- 1 through 13- 7)IIII
13- 1 Back types IIII
13- 2 Decorative finishes (DF) assortedIIII
13- 2.1 DyeIIII
13- 2.2 Paint, pearlizedIIII
13- 2.3 Stencil/rubber stamp/transferIIII
13- 3 Mechanical make-up assortedIIII
13- 3.1 FrameIIII
13- 3.2 Inlay, insetIIII
13- 3.3 Vegetable ivory with vegetable ivoryIIII
13- 4 Other material embellishment (OME)IIII
13- 5 Shapes IIII
13- 6 Working methods assortedIIII
13- 6.1 Carved, turned/lathed, engraved/laser engravedIIII
13- 6.2 PiercedIIII
13- 6.3 PressedIIII
13- 7 Unlisted (background, mounted in/on metal etc.)IIII
SECTION 14 - WOOD
Class:
14- 0 Wood assorted (14- 1 through 14- 9)IIII
14- 1 Processed wood assortedIIII
14- 1.1 ANN, GAP (back marked)III
14- 1.2 Syroco, BurwoodIII
14- 2 Unprocessed woodIIII
14- 3 Back types IIII
14- 4 Decorative finishes (DF) assortedIIII
14- 4.1 Paint/lacquerIIII
14- 4.2 Stain/dyeIIII
14- 5 Mechanical make-up assortedIIII
14- 5.1 Inlay, insetIIII
14- 5.2 Laminate, veneerIIII
14- 5.2.1 Laminated with synthetic polymerIII
14- 5.3 Wood with wood (including beads)IIII
14- 6 Mounted in/on metalIIII
14- 6.1 Background (including solid and woven wood types)IIII
14- 7 Other material embellishment (OME) assortedIIII
14- 7.1 Glass, rhinestones/pastesIIII
14- 7.2 Metal (including rim)IIII
14- 7.3 Paper (decoupage)III
14- 7.4 ShellIIII
14- 7.5 Synthetic polymerIII
14- 8 Shapes IIII
14- 9 Working methods assortedIIII
14- 9.1 Burned design (pyrography)III
14- 9.2 Carved, turned/lathed, laser cutIIII
14- 9.3 PiercedIIII
14- 9.4 PressedIIII
SECTION 15 - OTHER MATERIALS
Class:
15- 1 Bone assorted (including antler)IIII
15- 1.1 Decorative finishes (DF)IIII
15- 1.2 Mounted in/on metalIIII
15- 1.3 Other material embellishment (OME)IIII
15- 1.4 Working methods assorted (including engraved)IIII
15- 1.4.1 Carved, turned/lathedIIII
15- 1.4.2 PiercedIIII
15- 2 CompositionI
15- 2.1 Other material embellishment (OME)I
15- 3 Ivory assortedIIII
15- 3.1 Decorative finishes (DF)IIII
15- 3.2 Mounted in/on metalIIII
15- 3.3 Other material embellishment (OME)IIII
15- 3.4 Working methods assorted (including pierced)IIII
15- 3.4.1 Carved, turned/lathedIIII
15- 3.4.2 Engraved (including scrimshaw)IIII
15- 4 Rubber IIII
15- 4.1 Back markedI
15- 5 Unlisted (bamboo, cinnabar, cork, coconut shell, fruit pits,
gemstones, gutta percha, leather, paper, papier-mache, plaster
of Paris, wicker (worked plant fibers other than wood), etc.) IIII
SECTION 16 - MATERIALS SUMMARY
Divs. I, III & IX, Secs. 1 through 15 (except 3)
Label and mount in class order.
Class:
16- 1 Best assortment of all classes of Secs. 1 through 15
(except 3)
16- 2 Best assortment, Secs. 1 through 15 (except 3) with at
least 1 class included from each section.
LARGE
16- 3 Best assortment, Secs. 1 through 15 (except 3) with at
least 1 and not over 6 classes included from each section.
MEDIUM.
16- 4 Best assortment, Secs. 1 through 15 (except 3) with at
least 2 and not over 6 classes included from each section.
SMALL
16- 5 Best assortment, Secs. 1 through 15 (except 3) with at
least 2 and not over 10 classes included from each section.
DIMINUTIVE
16- 6 Best assortment, Secs. 1 through 15 (except 3) with at
least 1 and not over 6 classes included from each section.
VARIOUS
16- 7 Best assortment, Secs. 1 through 15 (except 3) with at
least 2 and not over 6 classes included from each section.
MIXED
16- 8 Best assortment, Secs. 1 through 15 (except 3) with at
least 1 and not over 6 classes included from each section.
MEDIUM-LARGE
FACE DESIGN AND SPECIFIC TYPES SECTIONS
(17 through 25)
Assorted materials unless otherwise indicated in award.
PICTORIALS SECTIONS (17 through 21)
SECTION 17 - ANIMALS
Class:
17- 0 Animals assorted (17- 1 through 17- 6)IIII
17- 1 Amphibians (frog, salamander, etc.)IIII
17- 2 Birds assortedIIII
17- 2.1 Domestic fowlIIII
17- 2.2 OwlsIIII
17- 2.3 PeacocksIIII
17- 2.4 Wading, water birdsIIII
17- 3 Fish IIII
17- 4 Invertebrates assortedIIII
17- 4.1 Arachnids (spiders, scorpions, etc.)IIII
17- 4.2 Crustaceans (lobsters, shrimp, crabs, etc.)IIII
17- 4.3 InsectsIIII
17- 4.3.1 Butterflies/mothsIIII
17- 4.4 Mollusks (clams, oysters, snails, other shelled animals,
octopuses, squid, etc.)IIII
17- 5 Mammals assortedIIII
17- 5.1 Cats (domestic)IIII
17- 5.2 Cats (wild, e.g., tiger, leopard, etc.)IIII
17- 5.3 Deer familyIIII
17- 5.4 Dogs (domestic)IIII
17- 5.5 ElephantsIIII
17- 5.6 Horse familyIIII
17- 5.7 RabbitsIIII
17- 5.8 Swine familyIIII
17- 6 Reptiles (crocodile, snake, turtle, etc.)IIII
SECTION 18 - OBJECTS
Class:
18- 0 Objects assorted (18- 1 through 18- 12)
18- 1 AnchorsIIII
18- 2 Arms and armor (including heraldic devices)IIII
18- 3 Coins and coin typeIIII
18- 4 ContainersIIII
18- 4.1 BasketsIIII
18- 5 Claws, feet, hands, hoofs, pawsIIII
18- 6 Fashion accessories assorted (without people)IIII
18- 6.1 Belts, bucklesIIII
18- 6.2 FansIIII
18- 6.3 FootwearIIII
18- 6.4 Hats, headdressesIIII
18- 6.5 UmbrellasIIII
18- 7 HorseshoesIIII
18- 8 MasksIIII
18- 9 Musical instruments (without people)IIII
18- 10 ShellsIIII
18- 11 Sports, game equipment (without people)IIII
18- 12 Unlisted (feathers, books, etc.)IIII
SECTION 19 - PLANTS
Class:
19- 0 Plants assorted (19- 1 through 19- 10 )IIII
19- 1 CattailsIIII
19- 2 Flowers assortedIIII
19- 2.1 ChrysanthemumsIIII
19- 2.2 IrisIIII
19- 2.3 Lilies of the valleyIIII
19- 2.4 PansiesIIII
19- 2.5 RosesIIII
19- 2.6 ThistlesIIII
19- 3 Fruits assortedIIII
19- 3.1 BerriesIIII
19- 3.1.1 StrawberriesIIII
19- 3.2 CherriesIIII
19- 3.3 GrapesIIII
19- 4 FungiIII
19- 5 Grains, grassesIIII
19- 5.1 CornIIII
19- 6 LeavesIIII
19- 7 NutsIIII
19- 7.1 AcornsIIII
19- 8 TreesIIII
19- 9 VegetablesIIII
19- 10 Unlisted (cones, etc.)IIII
SECTION 20 - OTHER PICTORIALS
Class:
20- 0 Other pictorials assorted (20- 1 through 20- 24)IIII
Label and mount in class order.
20- 1 Architectural structures and/or scenesIIII
20- 2 AstronomicalIIII
20- 3 Cartoon, comic, commercial charactersIII
20- 4 ChildrenIIII
20- 5 Cupids, cherubsIIII
20- 6 Egyptian subjects (from this section only)IIII
20- 7 Fabulous creaturesIIII
20- 8 FopsIIII
20- 9 Gnomes, fairies, sprites (wee people)IIII
20- 10 Heads (man, woman, child)IIII
20- 11 Lovers/couplesIIII
20- 12 Marine scenesIIII
20- 13 Men IIII
20- 14 Musicians (human) with instrumentsIIII
20- 15 MythologicalIIII
20- 15.1 MinervaIIII
20- 16 Oriental subjects (from this section only)IIII
20- 17 Pastimes, games, sportsIIII
20- 18 People IIII
20- 19 ReligiousIIII
20- 20 Stories IIII
20- 20.1 Fables IIII
20- 21 Theater, opera, circusIIII
20- 22 Transportation assortedIIII
20- 22.1 HumanIIII
20- 22.1.1 Ships/boatsIIII
20- 22.2 Non-humanIIII
20- 23 Women IIII
20- 24 Unlisted (weather, zodiac, etc.)IIII
SECTION 21- PICTORIALS SUMMARY
Divs. I III & IX, Secs. 17 through 20
Label and mount in class order.
Class:
21- 1 Best assortment of all classes of Secs. 17 through 20
21- 2 Best assortment, Secs. 17 and 19
21- 3 Best assortment, Secs. 17 through 20 with at least 3 and
not over 7 classes included from each section.
LARGE
21- 4 Best assortment, Secs. 17 through 20 with at least 5 and
not over 10 classes included from each section.
MEDIUM
21- 5 Best assortment, Secs. 17 through 20 with at least 7 and
not over 14 classes included from each section.
SMALL
21- 6 Best assortment, Secs. 17 through 20 with at least 10
and not over 25 classes included from each section.
DIMINUTIVE
21- 7 Best assortment, Secs. 17 through 20 with at least 4
and not over 8 classes included from each section.
VARIOUS
21- 8 Best assortment, Secs. 17 through 20 with at least 6
and not over 11 classes included from each section.
MIXED
21- 9 Best assortment, Secs. 17 through 20 with at least 4 and
not over 8 classes included from each section.
MEDIUM-LARGE
SECTION 22 - PATTERNS, SYMBOLS
Class:
22- 1 Patterns assorted (22- 1.1 through 22- 1.15)IIII
22- 1.1 Basket weaveIIII
22- 1.2 Cross IIII
22- 1.3 Diaper IIII
22- 1.4 Filigree IIII
22- 1.5 Fleur-de-lisIIII
22- 1.6 Geometric (including faceted)IIII
22- 1.7 Greek keyIIII
22- 1.8 HeartIIII
22- 1.9 PaisleyIIII
22- 1.10 SnowflakeIIII
22- 1.11 StarIIII
22- 1.12 Stylized plantsIIII
22- 1.13 Turn-again IIII
22- 1.14 Wallpaper IIII
22- 1.15 Unlisted IIII
22- 2 Symbols assorted (22- 2.1 through 22- 2.5)IIII
22- 2.1 Letter/word (verbal)IIII
22- 2.2 Numerical IIII
22- 2.3 Pictorial (shall be labeled)IIII
22- 2.4 Rebus (shall be labeled)IIII
22- 2.5 Unlisted (ideographs, hieroglyphics, etc.)IIII
SECTION 23 - SPECIFIC TYPES
Class:
23- 1 Backgrounds assortedIIII
23- 1.1 CelluloidIIII
23- 1.2 FabricIIII
23- 1.3 GlassIIII
23- 1.4 Metal assortedIIII
23- 1.4. 1 ScreenI
23- 1.4.2 TwinkleIIII
23- 1.5 ShellIIII
23- 1.6 WoodIIII
23- 1.7 Unlisted (galena, etc.)IIII
23- 2 Back marks assortedIIII
23- 2.1 BritishIIII
23- 2.2 Golden AgeI
23- 2.3 GoodyearI
23- 2.4 Paris/FrenchIIII
23- 3 Back types assortedIIII
23- 3.1 Cone shankIIII
23- 3.2 Rosette shankIIII
23- 3.3 Sew-throughIIII
23- 3.3.1 WhistleIIII
23- 3.4 Thread back, pad backI
23- 4 Borders assortedIIII
23- 4.1 Border shapesIIII
23- 4.2 ConstructionIIII
23- 4.3 Decorative finishes (DF)IIII
23- 4.4 Designs (pictorial, non-pictorial)IIII
23- 4.5 Other material embellishment (OME)IIII
23- 4.6 Two or more bordersIIII
23- 5 Combined materialsIIII
23- 6 Construction types/techniques assortedIIII
23- 6.1 Austrian tinyI
23- 6.2 Bimini III
23- 6.3 "Gay ninety"I
23- 6.4 Lithographs (including photo engraving)IIII
23- 6.5 Mechanical/movableIIII
23- 6.6 ProtrusionIIII
23- 6.7 Snap-togetherIII
23- 6.8 Waistcoat/VestI
23- 7 Inlay and related techniques assortedIIII
23- 7.1 FlecksIIII
23- 7.2 Impression inlayIIII
23- 7.3 Insertion inlay (including precision inlay, inset, etc.)IIII
23- 7.4 LaminateIIII
23- 7.5 MosaicIIII
23- 7.6 Veneer/inlaid veneerIIII
23- 8 Matching pairsIIII
23- 9 Materials mounted in/on metalIIII
23- 10 Shapes assortedIIII
23- 10.1 ContourIIII
23- 10.1.1 Ball (including modified)IIII
23- 10.2 LinearIIII
23- 10.2.1 OvalIIII
23- 10.2.2 Square (including modified)IIII
23- 10.3 RealisticIIII
23- 11 Studios assortedIII
23- 11.1 CeramicsIII
23- 11.1.1 JasperwareIII
23- 11.1.2 Transfer on porcelainIII
23- 11.2 Fabric (including necktie)III
23- 11.3 GlassIII
23- 11.3.1 PaperweightIII
23- 11.4 MetalIII
23- 11.5 PlasterIII
23- 11.6 ShellIII
23- 11.7 Synthetic polymersIII
23- 11.8 WoodIII
23- 11.9 Other materialsIII
23- 12 Unlisted IIII
SECTION 24 - EIGHTEENTH CENTURY
Class:
24- 0 18th Century assorted (24- 1 through 24- 10 )I
24- 1 Ceramics (porcelain, pottery, and Wedgwood)I
24- 2 EnamelI
24- 3 Fabric assortedI
24- 3.1 Cloth covered mold (woven)I
24- 3.2 PassementerieI
24- 3.3 Thread covered (wound)I
24- 4 Materials mounted in/on metal assortedI
24- 4.1 Ceramic (including Wedgwood)I
24- 4.2 GemstoneI
24- 4.3 GlassI
24- 4.4 Pearl/shellI
24- 5 Metals assortedI
24- 5.1 Copper coloredI
24- 5.2 Silver (with maker and/or quality mark)I
24- 5.3 Steel/ironI
24- 5.4 White metalsI
24- 5.5 Yellow metals (brass colored)I
24- 6 Other materials assortedI
24- 6.1 BoneI
24- 6.2 GemstoneI
24- 6.3 Glass (clear and colored)I
24- 6.4 IvoryI
24- 6.5 Papier macheI
24- 6.6 WoodI
24- 7 Pearl/shellI
24- 8 Repoussé metal assortedI
24- 8.1 Metal backI
24- 8.2 Wood, bone, ivory, horn backI
24- 8.3 Worked thread backI
24- 9 Under glass assortedI
24- 9.1 Fabric (painted or printed)I
24- 9.2 Habitat (including feather work)I
24- 9.3 Ivory (painted and/or cut-out design)I
24- 9.4 Paper (painted or printed)I
24- 9.5 Pearl (painted)I
24- 9.6 Reverse paintingI
24- 10 UnlistedI
SECTION 25 - USAGE (NON-MILITARY)
Class:
25- 1 BlazerIII
25- 2 CommemorativeIIII
25- 3 Designer (vanity)III
25- 4 Glove (42 any size)
25- 5 Initials, monogramsIIII
25- 6 Livery assorted (including Badges)
25- 6.1 Achievements, coats of arms
25- 6.1.1 Coats of arms only
25- 6.1.2 Lozenges
25- 6.2 Crests assorted
25- 6.2.1 Animals
25- 6.2.2 Coronets of rank
25- 6.2.3 Fabulous creatures, angels, cupids
25- 6.2.4 Helms of rank
25- 6.2.5 Human arms/hands
25- 6.2.6 Initials, monograms
25- 6.2.7 Multiple crests
25- 6.2.8 Objects (including animal body parts)
25- 6.2.9 People
25- 6.2.10 Plants
25- 6.3 Initials, monograms
25- 7 Overall assorted
25- 7.1 Back types assorted
25- 7.1.1 Riveted shank
25- 7.1.2 Wobble shank
25- 7.2 Brand name
25- 7.3 Pictorial
25- 7.4 Verbal (legend)
25- 8 Political campaignIIII
25- 9 Shoe (42 any size)
25- 10 Societies - non-uniform IIII
25- 11 SportingIIII
25- 12 Suspender (brace), pants
25- 13 UnlistedIIII
SECTION 26 - COMPLETE SUMMARY
Divs. I, III & IX, Secs. 1 through 25 except 3, 16 & 21
Label and mount in class order.
Class:
26- 1 Best assortment, Secs. 1 through 25 with not over 1 class
included from each of 20 sections.
LARGE
26- 2 Best assortment, Secs. 1 through 25 with at least 1 and
not over 6 classes included from each section.
MEDIUM.
26- 3 Best assortment, Secs. 1 through 25 with at least 1 and
not over 6 classes included from each section.
SMALL
26- 4 Best assortment, Secs. 1 through 25 with not over
10 classes included from each section.
DIMINUTIVE
26- 5 Best assortment, Secs. 1 through 25 with at least 1 class
included from each section.
VARIOUS.
26- 6 Best assortment, Secs. 1 through 25 with at least 1 and
not over 6 classes included from each section.
MIXED
26- 7 Best assortment, Secs. 1 through 25 with at least 1 class
included from each section.
MEDIUM-LARGE
SECTION 27 - PAIRS/SETS - No size requirements (revised effective
2008 )
Class:
27- 1 Linear, contour and/or realistic shapes. 5 sets,
2 or more buttons per set.IIII
27- 2 Non-realistic shapes. 5 sets, 2 or more buttons per set,
each set having a different theme.IIII
27- 3 Realistic shapes. 5 sets of 4 or more buttons per set.III
27- 4 Realistic shapes. 5 pairs/sets mounted on original cards. III
27- 5 Related pairs. (size/number specified in award).IIII
27- 6 Zodiac. 3 sets of 12, different materials.III
DIVISION II - UNIFORM
SECTION 1 - UNITED STATES
Class:
1- 1 United States assorted (1- 3 through 1- 10)
1- 2 Back marks on the same pattern
1- 3 Commercial enterprises
1- 4 Government agencies (non-military)
1- 4.1 Federal
1- 4.2 State/city
1- 4.2.1 Fire departments, bureaus and patrols
1- 4.2.2 Police departments
1- 5 Hunt clubs
1- 6 Military (Armed Forces) assorted
1- 6.1 Confederate States government and militia
1- 6.2 National armed forces
1- 6.3 State militia and/or National Guard companies and/or Regiments
1- 7 Schools
1- 8 Societies/clubs
1- 9 State seals
1- 10 Transportation
1- 10.1 Air
1- 10.2 Land
1- 10.2.1 Rail (on, above, below ground)
1- 10.2.2 Services (sleeping car lines, terminal companies,
package express companies, etc.)
1- 10.2.3 Street (bus, truck, transfer, taxi, etc.)
1- 10.3 Water.
1- 11 Uniform buttons of a single state (all types)
SECTION 2 - FOREIGN (revised effective 2008)
Class:
2- 0 Foreign assorted (2- 1 through 2- 7 + 2- 9)
2- 1 Commercial enterprises
2- 2 Government agencies, corporations and commissions
(non-military)
2- 2.1 Fire departments, bureaus and patrols
2- 2.2 Police Departments
2- 3 Hunt Clubs
2- 4 Military (Armed Forces) assorted
2- 4.1 British military (Armed Forces)
2- 5 Schools
2- 6 Societies/clubs
2- 7 Transportation
2- 7.1 Air
2- 7.2 Land
2- 7.3 Water
2- 8 Uniform buttons of a single country assorted
2- 8.1 Government agencies (non-military)
2- 8.2 Military (Armed Forces) assorted
2- 9 Unlisted
DIVISION IV - RELATED SPECIALTIES
SECTION 1 - BRIDLE ROSETTES
Class:
1- 0 Bridle rosettes (12 per card)
SECTION 2 - BUCKLES/CLASPS
Class:
2- 1 Buckles/clasps
2- 2 Buckles/clasps, 6 pairs per card, any type fastening device
2- 3 Buckles/clasps, 6 pairs per card, centered button shanks only
SECTION 3 - BUTTON COVERS
Class:
3- 0 Button covers
SECTION 4 - BUTTON HOOKS
Class:
4- 0 Button hooks
SECTION 5 - COSTUME TRIMMINGS
Class:
5- 0 Costume trimmings assorted
5- 1 Wired black glass
5- 2 One or more holes on the edge
5- 3 Unlisted
SECTION 6 - LINKS (formerly cuff buttons)
Class:
6- 1 Links, single (25 per card)
6- 2 Links, pair (12 pairs per card)
SECTION 7 - NETSUKE
Class:
7- 0 Netsuke (12 per card).
SECTION 8 - OBI DOME
Class:
8- 0 Obi dome (12 per card).
SECTION 9 - SHOE BUTTON COVERS
Class:
9- 1 Shoe button covers, single (20 per card)
9- 2 Shoe button covers, pairs (10 pairs per card)
SECTION 10 - STUDS
Class:
10-1 Studs, single (25 per card)
10-2 Studs, pairs (12 pairs per card)
SECTION 11 - OTHER RELATED SPECIALTIES
Class:
11- 0 Other specialties (skirt elevators, snappettes, tie tacks, etc.)
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