Miscellaneous
Reference code
MAY/02/10
Title
Miscellaneous
Date
c.1900-31
Level of description
File
Extent and format
1 file
Scope and content
Bundle of 24 files of mainly handwritten notes, diagrams and photographs relating to various types of Roman pottery including white ware figurines and flagons, candlesticks, unguent pots, flamboyant red-flamed ware, feeding bottles, beakers (late Celtic and Roman), Castor ware, lids, New Forest stamped ware, mortaria (pelves), incense cups and bowls, jugs, face vases, mask-mouthed flagons, miscellaneous fancy wares and ornaments. Printed article by JJ Phelps, M.A. ‘The Culinary Use of Roman Mortaria’ 1919. Printed article from Society of Antiquaries of Scotland (1920) regarding excavations and discoveries at Traprain Law.
Creator
May, Thomas (d 1931), archaeologist and civil servant
System of arrangement
Sections numbered 1-24.