Archaeology Reports for Red Earthenware and Stoneware Produced in Tennessee in the 1800s

I have found three excellent academic resources that are available online - these resources dive deep into conversation and help define the types of utilitarian red earthenware and stoneware, which was produced in Tennessee in the nineteenth-century. Collectively, it is a region that is certainly better understood today by those individuals, who are involved with historical pottery in the south versus what is generally known by others elsewhere in the country. However, the state's rich history, especially during the Civil War period mixed with the state's potter's industry has resulted in some incredible examples of pottery that survive today.

It was not too long ago that I was really surprised at the creativity and diversity that I found from the Tennessee potters when I scanned through an out-of-print book from 2011 that was published by the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation, 'Tennessee Potteries, Pots and Potters - 1790s to 1950 Volumes 1 & 2.' It was remarkable to learn how diverse the forms were that were produced by this important state-wide industry.

I have posted links to three archaeology reports today; although, I found the second publication to be the most interesting, which is the 1116 page report that I just cited from the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation.

Tennessee Pottery Archaeology Reports
1) Three Stoneware Potteries in Knoxville, Tennessee

2) Tennessee Potteries, Pots, and Potters: 1790s to 1950

3) Functional Analysis of Redware from Knox County, Tennessee

Pinson Pottery Shop - Madison County, Pinson, TN

Circa 1900

For More Information:  'Tennessee Potteries, Pots and Potters - 1790s to 1950 Volumes 1 & 2'

See Page 533

Courtesy: Sybil K. Thornton

Backyard Work Area of the Pinson Pottery - Madison County, Pinson, TN

Circa 1890s or 1900s

For More Information:  'Tennessee Potteries, Pots and Potters - 1790s to 1950 Volumes 1 & 2'

See Page 532

Courtesy: Sybil K. Thornton

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