The Linear Dentate type is characterized by horizontal bands of
stamping restricted to the upper third of the vessel surface. This type
is also referred to as Matinecock Point Stamped (Ritchie and MacNeish
1949) and Clearview Stamped (Pope 1953) in the northeast.
The Linear Dentate type is diagnostic of the Broeder Point (2700-2000 years B.P.) and Roaring Brook (2000-1250 years B.P.) Phases in southern New England. Relatively common type at Middle Woodland Period sites.
Surface Treatment
Exterior surfaces include cord marking and smoothed over cord marking.
Interior surfaces are usually smoothed or brushed. The dentate stamping
which characterizes this type consists of square and rectangular
impressions which may have been applied using a carved wood or bone tool
similar to a comb. Occaisionally, bands are oriented vertically. Lip is
sometimes decorated with dentate stamping.
Morphology
The morphology of Linear Dentate vessels is exclusively conoidal, with
relatively straight walls. Late examples of this type occaisionally have
outflaring rims. Rim diameters range from 22-30 cm.
Technological Attributes
Both shell and mineral temper have been identified. Sherd thickness
ranges between 7-12 mm.