A flue system excavated by Institute of Archaeology Students at the Pleasures Estate (SE 57).  A large cast iron kettle was likely placed over the vents at the top in order to boil indigo plants to make indigo dye.  The original Levis® blue jeans were dyed using indigo. (Click on the photo to return to previous page)

S.E.C.A.R. Home | Current Research | St. Eustatius History | St. Eustatius History (continued) | Archaeological Staff | Archaeological Reports Online | Excavation Opportunities | Equipment Donations Needed for SECAR! | Directory of Related Links | Events Calendar

Phone:
Fax:
Email: info@secar.org


St. Eustatius Center for Archaeological Research
 C/O The St. Eustatius Historical Foundation
Simon Doncker House
Oranjestad, St. Eustatius
Netherlands Antilles
DUTCH WEST INDIES

(Copyright 2001-2004 SECAR and St. Eustatius Historical Foundation)

Last Updated February 2005