The Armstrong Farmstead (15Fa185): Stonewares and Refined Earthenwares as Indicators of Consumer Behavior and Economic Systems
Author(s): Rose G. Moore; Deborah L. Rotman
Year: 2002
Summary
Cultural Resource Analysts, Inc. was contracted by the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet to complete Phase II and III archaeological investigations at the Armstrong Farmstead (15Fa185) on Paris Pike in Fayette County in 2001 and 2002. A variety of interesting ceramic wares and patterns were observed. The stonewares appeared to represent unusual vessel forms, suggesting purchase from local manufacturers. In addition, these ceramic sherds were distinctly distributed across the site. However, the refined earthenwares – many of which possessed maker’s marks from England – suggested that the Armstrong family was connected to broader commercial markets. This paper examines the ceramic data from these investigations and presents a preliminary interpretation of consumer choices made by the family that highlight their social position and engagement in economic systems.
Cite this Record
The Armstrong Farmstead (15Fa185): Stonewares and Refined Earthenwares as Indicators of Consumer Behavior and Economic Systems. Rose G. Moore, Deborah L. Rotman. Presented at 20th Annual Symposium on Ohio Valley Urban and Historical Archaeology, Transylvania University, Lexington, Kentucky. 2002 ( tDAR id: 378241) ; doi:10.6067/XCV8FB52FV
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URL: http://www.crai-ky.com/education/reports/armstrong.pdf
Keywords
Site Type
Domestic Structure or Architectural Complex
Investigation Types
Archaeological Overview
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Data Recovery / Excavation
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Site Evaluation / Testing
General
commercial trade
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Fayette County
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Paris Pike
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Refined Earthenware
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Stoneware / Earthware
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Stoneware Manufacturing
Temporal Coverage
Calendar Date: 1846 to 1900
Spatial Coverage
min long: -85.034; min lat: 37.719 ; max long: -83.87; max lat: 38.255 ;
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