Fragile Narratives: Rewriting Ceramic History

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The production process represents the beginning of the life of material things. In this paper I shall argue that the archaeology of pottery production sites is more than ‘industrial archaeology’ in the traditional sense of the term, but rather the archaeology of industrial production in the widest sense. The evidence derived from ceramic waste recovered from production site excavations informs an understanding of the life cycles of those products which progressed beyond the factory gate to the marketplace, and so enhances our ability to comprehend the processes of marketing, consumer choice, use and, ultimately, deposition.

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• Transforming Narratives and Globalizing Access: Curation, Conservation and Social Engagement   •
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