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Re: Pottery Characteristics
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David Parkhill <[log in to unmask]>
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HISTORICAL ARCHAEOLOGY <[log in to unmask]>
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Fri, 20 Feb 2009 11:03:05 -0600
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The challenge there is getting the specimens clean enough to be able 
to identify the true color. Some soils have a dedicated clean proof 
ability. I guess you may get an,"almost nearly but not quiet hardly", 
result. I have used a weak bleach solution several times with no 
noticeable harm. A toothbrush with an alcohol wash seems to do a good 
job in the field.
DP


At 09:59 AM 2/20/2009, you wrote:
>It's a tricky one, especially in the field with dirty sherds and variable
>light conditions. Would there be any point to Munselling the stuff 
>do you think?

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