Hello,
   
  I have been finding some pipe stem fragments with the form of the classic white clay (pseudo kaolin) pipe stem. Instead of the chalky white, these have a light gray paste, and have black grit temper that projects out from the surface. Could these be locally made copies of the white clay form? Is it possible that during the wars (e.g. Revolutionary, 1812) when soldiers (and others) were unable to get imported white clay pipes, they bought "cruddy" pipes from local earthenware manufacturers? Does any one know of any good sources about these pipes? 
   
  Rebecca
   
   


                Rebecca J. Emans, M.A., RPA
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  Doctoral Candidate (ABD), UB Dept. of Anthropology
   
  Staff Archaeologist and Lab Coordinator/Director
  Panamerican Consultants, Inc., Buffalo
   
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