It's Halloween time and I know the hot costume this year will
be archaeologist! But instead of leather fedoras and bull whips, let's
take a look at the most important archaeological accessories you should
be sporting!
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| Your average archaeologist on a day in the field! |
1. Hat
There's
nothing more important than keeping cool and looking cool. A hat is a
must, especially for Florida archaeologists. The options are endless: a
simple baseball cap, a bold straw hat, a sensible bucket hat or even a
classic pith helmet!
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| Great hat: keeps the sun off your face and out of your eyes. |
2. Boots
Proper
foot attire can make or break a day in the field. Sometimes you need
some steel toes, sometimes some with light treads and sometimes some
with excellent ankle support. Either way, strap 'em on and get ready for
a great Halloween!
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| Brown is always a very fashionable boot color choice. |
3. Digging tool
You
can't excavate without the proper implement! Are you going for some
light phase one surveying? Grab a shovel! Although it might be a little
easier to haul around a pointed trowel for your evening festivities.
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| Dr. Kathleen Deagen's trowel, as featured in Archaeology Magazine. |
4. Notebook or Clipboard
The
most important tools for any archaeologist are a pencil and some paper.
Does your important field supervisor look require a clipboard? Or maybe
just an introspective site surveyor with a small notepad? You can use
it to take notes for future costume ideas.
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| Folding clipboards allow you to stash a pencil as well as other important documents. |
5. Glass
Archaeologists need to hydrate morning, noon and night: coffee, water and beer! Cheers!
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| Mugs - the all purpose drinking vessel, especially when archaeologically themed! |
Happy Halloween from FPAN!!
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| Some of our costumes from last year - Abo Polychrome, St. Johns Check-Stamped, a site and a skeleton! |