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Contents
Australasian Society for Historical Archaeology Editorial Board
About the Series
Figures
Tables
Abbreviations
Acknowledgements
1
Introduction
Urban Archaeology in Australia
Class, Material Culture and Gentilty
Theoretical Framework
Viewbank Homestead
Outline of the Study
2
Early Melbourne and Viewbank Homestead
Melbourne Established
Heidelberg
Viewbank Homestead
3
People at Viewbank Homestead
Dr Martin: An ‘Impetuous’ Gentleman
Mrs Martin: A Fiery Woman
Children
Family Roles
Servants
Moving On
4
The Archaeology of Viewbank Homestead
The Excavation of Viewbank Homestead
Dig Methods
Excavated Areas
Artefacts
Artefact Processing
Artefact Cataloguing
5
Artefact Analysis
Formation of the Tip
The Tip Assemblage
Domestic
Eating and Drinking
Personal
Recreational
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Social
Tools and Equipment
Miscellaneous
The Homestead Contexts
The Homestead Assemblage
6
Acquisition of Goods
Markets
England: The Dominant Market
Ireland, Scotland, Continental Europe and the United States: Supplementary Goods
Asia: Exotic Goods
Australia: Rare Commodities
Shopping
Consumer Practice
7
Daily Life at Viewbank Homestead
Space
Work
A Workplace for Servants
Farming Activities
Leisure
Genteel dining
Social Events
Religion
Childhood
Genteel Appearance
Masculine Appearance
Feminine Appearance
Hygiene and Maintaining Health
8
Negotiating Class
Characterising the Material Culture
Gentility and Class Negotiation
Conclusion
Appendix 1
Function Key Words
Appendix 2
Date Ranges and Occupation Phases
Appendix 3
Summary of Activity and Function Groupings for Artefacts Recovered from the Tip
Bibliography
Index
About the Author
Copyright