Physical Description records a general physical description of the object.
If you want to search for objects using their physical description, it is a good idea to also use the Shape Keywords, Colour Keywords, and Surface Keywords fields, because searching on those fields is easier.
Field Type
Field Location
Object > Archive Series window > Identity, Content, Structure tab.
Object > Archive File/Item window > Identity, Content, Structure tab.
Object > Library window > Publication tab.
Object > Physical Aspects window > Shape, Colour, Technical tab.
Searching
Search this with 'All Text' in Advanced Search, or use a Select Statement.
Reporting
Select 'Physical Description' in reporting.
Sorting is not available for this field.
Internal Field Name
PHYSICAL_NOTES