Introduction

Examining The Collection

Methodology

Lynching History

Wider Southern History

Consumption

Conclusion

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Fleming, E. McClung, "Artifact Study: A Proposed Model" Winterthur Portfolio 9 (1974) 153-173.

Developed at the early stages of material culture studies, Fleming provides a systematic model for artifact study designed for the decorative arts. Fleming premises his artifact investigation along two conceptual lines:

Classification of the five basic properties of an artifact

  • history
  • material
  • construction
  • design
  • function

Four operations performed on these properties

  • identification,
  • evaluation,
  • cultural analysis
  • interpretation

On To Finley's Model