The Maryland Archaeological Conservation Lab at Jefferson Patterson Park
and Museum announces several new features that have been added to the
ceramic identification pages of the *Diagnostic Artifacts in Maryland*
website. We have added a section entitled “Beginner's Guide to Historic
Ceramic Identification” that will allow users to assess ceramic paste,
glazes/surface treatments and decoration in a systematic fashion using a
layered, clickable menu.  The site also includes a flow chart of ceramics
and their characteristics as a visual aid.  The guide and the flow chart
are available at the links below:



http://www.jefpat.org/diagnostic/BeginnersGuideToHistoricCeramicIdentification.html



http://www.jefpat.org/diagnostic/CeramicOrganizationFile.pdf



We are also pleased to announce that Joe Bagley, City Archaeologist of
Boston, has allowed us to post a pdf file of a visual guide of historic
ceramics he created, ideal for printing and using in the lab or field as a
quick visual reference.



http://www.jefpat.org/diagnostic/HistorcCeramicTypesChart.pdf



Thanks for taking a look!  Upcoming future additions to the Diagnostic
Artifacts in Maryland website will include North American stoneware and
table glass, so stay tuned!



Patricia Samford
Director, Maryland Archaeological Conservation Lab
Jefferson Patterson Park and Museum
10515 Mackall Road, St. Leonard, Maryland 20685
410-586-8551  [log in to unmask]

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