Ceramics of Orange Bay St. Eustatius Netherlands Antilles

This publication presents a detailed analysis of ceramic artifacts recovered from Orange Bay on the island of St. Eustatius. The study focuses on the typology, origin, and historical context of these ceramics, shedding light on the island’s trade networks, daily life, and cultural interactions during the colonial period. Nagelkerken’s research contributes significantly to the understanding of St. Eustatius’s maritime history and its role within the broader Caribbean region. The book is a valuable resource for archaeologists, historians, and enthusiasts interested in the material culture of the Netherlands Antilles.

Contents:

I. Introduction
II. Material and Methods
III. Results
1. Description of the different classes, groups and types of ceramics, collected in Orange Bay during 1983, 1984, 1985 and 1990 – 1991
Class A. Earthenware
Group I. Tinglazed earthenware
       Type A. Blue and White
       Type B. Polychrome
       Type C. Brown and White
Group II. Cream-colored earthenware
Type A. Plain
       Type B. Relief Borders
Group III. Pearlware
Type A. Unglazed coarse earthenware
       Type B. Yellow-brown glazed earthenware
       Type C. Yellow-green glazed earthenware
       Type D. Brown leadglazed redware
       Type E. Slip-decorated earthenware
Class B. Stoneware
Group I. English white saltgazed stoneware
Group II. Brown saltgazed stoneware
Group III. Rhenish stoneware
Type A. Brown Rhenish stoneware
        Type B. Grey Rhenish stoneware
1. Westerwald
2. Mineralwater jugs
Class C. Porcelain
Group I. Chinese export porcelain
Type A. Blue and White
         Type B. Brown glazed
Group II. White porcelain
Group III. English whiteware
Group IV. English semi-porcelain
2. Distribution of ceramics in Orange Bay, St. Eustatius
IV. Discussion
V. Summary
VI. Acknowledgement
VII. References