: Briefly explain why you added the piece or what makes it unique to your collection's narrative. 4. Preservation & Maintenance

: Credit to the person who found or prepared the piece.

: The exact date it was added to your collection.

: Use high-quality images that highlight specific details (like low-light performance or specific textures). For digital platforms, refer to an Instagram sizing cheat sheet to ensure your images aren't cropped awkwardly in the grid.

Every specimen or item in a "proper" collection needs a consistent identification tag. According to traditional standards (such as those for a starting herbarium ), your post or physical label should include:

: For delicate items like plants, record details on a separate dimension-specified card and mount it alongside the specimen. 3. Digital Posting Strategy