essay

Development and impact of ceramics in Virginia

late archaic and early woodland research in virginia : a synthesis • (23) • Published In 1991 • Pages: 243-251

By: Egloff, Keith T..

Abstract
Egloff discusses what the earliest pottery is in Virginia and where it is found. The different wares are described (Bushnell Plain, Marcey Creek Ware, Swannonoa Ware, etc.). With the early ceramics soapstone containers quickly stop being used in much of Virginia. Egloff also discusses some of the possible origins of pottery in Virginia and some of the possible impacts early ceramics had on the various groups.
Subjects
Acculturation and culture contact
Sociocultural trends
Ceramic technology
Lithic industries
Utensils
Chronologies and culture sequences
tradition
Eastern Early Woodland
HRAF PubDate
2000
Region
North America
Sub Region
Eastern Woodlands
Document Type
essay
Evaluation
Creator Type
Archaeologist
Document Rating
4: Excellent Secondary Data
Analyst
Sarah Berry ; 2005
Field Date
no date
Coverage Date
3200 BP-2500 BP (1200 B.C.-500 B.C.)
Coverage Place
Virgina, United States
Notes
Keith T. Egloff
Includes bibliographical references (p. 249-251)
LCSH
Indians of North America--Antiquities