The leather tanning industry of the mid-19th to early 20th Century plays an important role in our social and economic evolution. An abundance of information on the industry can be obtained from historical documentation. However, leather tanning is not well represented in the archaeological record. In order to grasp its cultural implications, the historic tanning industry must be studied within an archaeological context. Interpretations derived from the material culture gained from archaeological excavations can augment the known history of the industry. However, given the current lack of archaeological information, it is difficult to anticipate the types of features that are likely to be encountered on tannery sites. This thesis paper will present a synthesis of historical accounts with what we know from past archaeological investigations resulting in predictive model for future tannery excavations. The model will facilitate the recognition and interpretation of tannery related features. / Department of Anthropology
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:BSU/oai:cardinalscholar.bsu.edu:handle/187344 |
| Date | January 2002 |
| Creators | Scuoteguazza, Eric P. |
| Contributors | Cochran, Donald R. |
| Source Sets | Ball State University |
| Detected Language | English |
| Format | iv, 59 leaves : ill., plans ; 28 cm. |
| Source | Virtual Press |
| Coverage | n-us-pa |
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