Abstract
This two-volume encyclopedia is the first to focus on the material life of slaves. * 178 A-Z entries on almost all aspects of the material culture of enslaved African Americans from the 17th century until 1865 * Contributions from a plethora of scholars, curators, artisans, and archaeologists in the field * Sidebars including quotations from former slaves in which they describe the use and meaning of material objects * Period paintings, watercolors, photographs, and drawings that illustrate the material world of enslaved blacks * Photos of buildings, archaeological assemblages, and modern-day reproductions to illustrate specific entries * A thematic guide that helps users easily find related topics * Includes a substantial selected bibliography, including vetted websites
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