The Ceramics Collection from the Continental Army Cantonment at New Windsor, New York

The Ceramics Collection from the Continental Army Cantonment at New Windsor, New York

Archaeological survey at the 1782-83 winter cantonment of the Continental Army at New Windsor, New York, has provided new evidence regarding the presence of blue hand-painted pearlware. Access to the various ceramic types was not dependent upon rank within the rigid formal hierarchy of this military...

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Veröffentlicht in:Historical archaeology 1987-01, Vol.21 (1), p.48-57
1. Verfasser: Fisher, Charles L.
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Archaeological conservation
Archaeological sites
Archaeological surveys
Creamware
Earthenware
Excavations
Forts
Historic preservation
Historical archaeology
Recreation
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Zusammenfassung:Archaeological survey at the 1782-83 winter cantonment of the Continental Army at New Windsor, New York, has provided new evidence regarding the presence of blue hand-painted pearlware. Access to the various ceramic types was not dependent upon rank within the rigid formal hierarchy of this military encampment. In addition, the small size and low quantity of the ceramic collection reflects the success of the military practice of trash removal from the camp.
ISSN:0440-9213
2328-1103
DOI:10.1007/BF03374078