D McMillen on thu 13 jul 00
I visited a site of an excavation of a brick kiln c.1850-1860's in Ky not
too long ago. The historian in charge of the excavation has found another
kiln on the property that appears to be circa 1810. It is deeper in that
the other site. Does anyone know any history regarding how they were made,
firing temp, how fired..etc, or have any suggestions on resources to study
this?
thanks,
Dixie
( yes I'm new to the list..and have been going through my midlife renewal of
experiencing the art of clay for two years now..and am totally captivated)
Janet Kaiser on fri 14 jul 00
Welcome to Clay Art Dixie.
How very exciting! Is there any evidence what sort of
ware was being produced? Is it part of a larger dig or
just found in isolation?
I expect that you will have already checked out what
the population of the area was at the time in question?
Ethnic background of the settlement or the landowners?
If you fix that, it should not be too difficult finding
archaeological and historical references in England,
Germany, France or where ever?
I am presuming that it would be European origin in KY?
Although I have heard that African ceramics seemed to
have played a greater role than we ever imagined in the
South, the fact they are built of bricks would probably
indicate non African or Native American technology.
I only mention this, because what is good enough for
the Old World, is good enough for the New! When very
early sites are found in Europe, they look to the
centres of excellence of the time. Rule of thumb:
majolica (1. Spain 2. Italy) saltware (Germany) etc.
because it is surprising how widely the know-how
spread.
Or when a Roman site in UK is discovered, it would
naturally send us off to archaeological papers, books,
plans etc. in Italy or that section in the British
Museum.
Hope this helps your search. Please let me/us know what
you find.
Janet Kaiser
The Chapel of Art • Capel Celfyddyd
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----- Original Message -----
From: D McMillen
> I visited a site of an excavation of a brick kiln
c.1850-1860's in Ky not
> too long ago. The historian in charge of the
excavation has found another
> kiln on the property that appears to be circa 1810.
It is deeper in that
> the other site. Does anyone know any history
regarding how they were made,
> firing temp, how fired..etc, or have any suggestions
on resources to study
> this?
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