hello everyone,
I use a version of South's functional artifact classification system pretty
much as a reflex. However, as I work on more late-1800s and early 1900s
sites, I find it increasingly unhelpful. I'm wondering what other artifact
cataloging systems everyone is using, especially for more modern sites. I
know DAACS is non-Southian and totally descriptive as opposed to
functional. A DAACS-type classification system (standardized,
non-functional) for later sites sounds like a great project, but when I
think about the amount and variety of material culture from the late
1800-1900s.... I want to crawl back in my test unit and hide. What do y'all
use?
Laura




Laura Seifert
Founder and Director
Savannah Archaeological Alliance
~ public archaeology through community partnerships ~
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