Analysis of the Pottery from the Casa de Machado y Silvas and the Eugenia Silvas Sites
Susan M. Hector, Ph.D.
Center for Research in Traditional Culture of the Americas
Brown ware and buff ware sherds from the Casa de Machado y Silvas and the Eugenia Silvas (Silvas-McCoy site) homes in Old Town San Diego State Historic Park were analyzed. The analysis used the methodology developed during the Harkleroad study. Residue analysis was conducted on sherds from the Eugenia Silvas home and from selected sherds collected at the Casa de Bandini during previous excavations. The results of the analysis indicated that cooking and bulk item storage in ceramic vessels was present at both locations. Residue from cooking acorn meal was found on sherds from both the Eugenia Silvas and Bandini homes, indicating continuity in traditional Kumeyaay diet into the historic (Californio) period.
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