Case study one - What is Significance?
Significance is a concept that has been used in heritage practice for the last 30 years.
Since about 2001 it has been adapted for heritage collections in Australia.
It is a way of investigating, defining and communicating the meaning and importance of objects and collections.
Significance is the value or meaning that items and collections have for past, present and future generations.
It includes elements that contribute to an item or collection's meaning, from the fabric of the item, its history, provenance and context, to associations and connections with people and places.
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