Anne,
Two fragments of the heads of such figurines were recovered from the
site of the Pemaquid, Maine forts. According to the authors (Bradley and
Camp 1994:219-221), "the style of wig represented was known as the
"ramillie", which, along with variants, by the 1740s replaced the 17th- and
early 18th-century untied full wigs. Likewise, the horizontal curls in
parallel rows on the sides of the head became popular in the early 1740s."
The figurines at Pemaquid have been attributed to the last of four
fortifications- Fort Frederick (1729-59). A photograph and line drawing
are also found in the book of the white clay figurines. Hope this helps.
Tim Dinsmore
Archaeological Consultant
207-563-5660
57 Walpole Meeting House Road
Walpole, Maine 04573
Rich Veit wrote:
> Dear Anne,
>
> I am aware of a similar pipe clay figurine of a kingly figure from a
> mid-17th century context on Staten Island. It too is headless. The man
> is holding an orb in one hand. Let me know, off list, is you would like
> a picture.
>
> All the best,
>
> Rich Veit
>
> "A. Grulich" wrote:
>
> > Any information on 17-18c pipe clay figurines would be
> > appreciated.
> >
> > I am working on a case study of a pipe clay figurine
> > recovered from a late 17c archaeological site in Southern
> > Maryland, USA. Several similar pipeclay figurines have been
> > recovered from sites in England, the Netherlands, and other
> > colonial American sites. These pipe clay figurines appear
> > in the form of cherubs, lions, madonnas, kings, and
> > gentlemen.
> >
> > The artifact I am examining is the torso of a royal figure
> > clad in armor and cape, holding an orb and sword. The torso
> > is 6 inches high, 3 inches wide, and weighs 570 grams.
> > Thus far, none of the kingly figurines I am aware of have
> > their heads, but there is a complete image in relief on a
> > pipe bowl of a very similar king with crown. (I will forward
> > images of the figurine to anyone who is interested.)
> >
> > I am interested in connecting the figurine with its
> > inspiration - perhaps in an engraving or other illustration,
> > as well as in the appearance of these sorts of figurines in
> > the backgrounds of paintings. I am curious about the
> > relationship between the pipe making molds with the figurine
> > making molds, and the process of making these figures with
> > this clay.
> >
> > Lastly, have you found pipe clay figurines on your
> > archaeological sites?
> >
> > Thanks for your help.
> > Anne Grulich
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