When gathering object evidence, always ask these questions:

1. OBSERVATION:
   What does the object look like? Describe it:
   • shape, color, size, weight, smell, dimensions
     
     
     
     
     
     
2. MATERIALS:
   What is the object made of? Describe and name the material:
   
   
   
   
   
   
3. USE MARKS:
   Does the object show any signs of use? Describe them:
   • worn areas, cracks, nicks, gouges, smooth spots, discolorations, etc.
     
     
     
     
     
     
4. ARTICULATION:
   How is the object put together? Describe its pieces and parts:
   • Is it more than one piece?
     
     
     
     
     
     
5. ICONOGRAPHY:
   Is there a maker or manufacturer's mark? Draw it OR explain it:
   
   
   
   
   
   
6. ORIENTATION:
   Does the object represent any particular culture?
   • Describe what values the culture might have:

Washington State Historical Society HISTORY LAB

• Describe how you think the object was used,
  when it was used, and by whom.
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
• Name three places you would look for information
  that would help prove your hypothesis.