Perishable Material Culture in the Northeast

Perishable Material Culture in the Northeast
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Publisher : University of State of New York
Total Pages : 262
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ISBN-10 : UCBK:C068818837
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Book Synopsis Perishable Material Culture in the Northeast by : Penelope B. Drooker

Download or read book Perishable Material Culture in the Northeast written by Penelope B. Drooker and published by University of State of New York. This book was released on 2004 with total page 262 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The individual chapters include both regional overviews and case histories of surviving evidence for these types of objects in the Northeast, with analyses of their importance in the social economy of the region. They employ both primary evidence (actual objects or fragments of them) and secondary evidence (such as impressions of fabrics in pottery, metal pseudomorphs, or images of objects). A large number of the chapters provide information on cordage and fabrics; many include bark, wood, and leather objects as well.


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