Abstract

BAGALONI, Vanesa N.  and  MARTI, Verónica S.. STUDY OF “FORTINERAS” EARTHENWAREIN SOUTHERN BUENOS AIRES PROVINCE (SECOND HALF OF THE XIXth CENTURY). Relaciones [online]. 2021, vol.46, n.1, pp.141-160. ISSN 0325-2221.

The study of earthenware from three Buenos Aires fortlets (Pescado, Machado, and Tapera de Sabino), which were built during the second half of the 19th century, ispresented. The objective was to identify the earthenware objects, and their features, origin, functionality, and chronology. Additionally, we wanted to learn their circulation, use and disposal patterns, as well as social and economic implications. The results obtained by analyzing twelve variables were evaluated considering the natural and cultural processes involved throughout each fortlet’s microhistory. There is a remarkable prevalence of English pearlware earthenware (plain and decorated) with chronologies contemporaneous with the occupation of these fortlets. These sets were compared to the ceramic assemblages of contemporary military settlements from the southern frontier and the southern shore of Buenos Aires. Additionally, various documentary sources were assessed. Possible supply routes of ceramic tableware, and daily habits related to fashion and status, power, identity and gender of those who inhabited the fortlets were assessed.

Keywords : earthenware; fortlets; frontier; 19th century; Buenos Aires province.

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