All Other Artifacts - Page 11 of 12
White Oak charcoal fragment.
Organic | Object #: 1881018
White Oak wood. Latin name: Quercus sp. Oaks are the most abundant wood type in the House For Families. Oaks were a dominant component of native forests in Eastern North America. Oak wood was used for construction and the manufacture of tools and containers, including barrels, as well as for ...
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Pine charcoal fragment.
Organic | Object #: 1881043
Pine wood. Latin name: Pinus sp. Pine did not used to be a major component in native forests. Pine was used in the treatment of various illnesses. (McKnight, Justine W. 2015 "A Study of Macro-botanical Remains Recovered from the House for Families at George Washington?s Mount Vernon 44FX...
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Complete corn kernel
Organic | Object #: 1881090
One complete burnt corn kernel. Latin name: Zea mays. Maize is native to the Americas and was the most-provisioned starchy staple for all the individuals on the Mount Vernon estate. (McKnight, Justine W. 2015 "A Study of Macro-botanical Remains Recovered from the House for Families at Geor...
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Two corn cob fragments.
Organic | Object #: 1881109
Two burnt corn cob fragments. Latin name: Zea mays. Maize is native to the Americas and was the most-provisioned starchy staple for all the individuals on the Mount Vernon estate. (McKnight, Justine W. 2015 "A Study of Macro-botanical Remains Recovered from the House for Families at Georg...
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9 complete wheat seeds.
Organic | Object #: 1881129
9 complete burnt wheat seeds. Latin name: Triticum aestivum. Wheat was brought to America with the English colonists. It was extensively grown at Mount Vernon especially after the 1760 when Wheat and other cereal grains became Washington's primary cash crop. (McKnight, Justine W. 2015. &qu...
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3 pea fragments.
Organic | Object #: 1881151
3 burnt pea fragments. Latin name: Pisum sativum. Peas are one of the oldest domesticated plants and were brought to the New World by the European colonists. Peas were a dietary staple in the Chesapeake region. (McKnight, Justine W. 2015. "A Study of Macro-botanical Remains Recovered from ...
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5 complete cherry pits.
Organic | Object #: 1881167
5 complete cherry pits. Latin name: Prunus sp. There are many species of wild cherries that are native to Virginia, however English varieties were grown and eaten in Virginia as well. Wild cherries were used for medicinal purposes. (McKnight, Justine W. 2015. "A Study of Macro-botanical Re...
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1 complete peach pit.
Organic | Object #: 1881193
One complete burnt peach pit. Latin name: Prunus persica. Peach trees were one of the most desirable fruit trees in the 18th century and Washington grew at least three varieties at Mount Vernon. Peaches were grown at Mount Vernon to produce brandy. (McKnight, Justine W. 2015. "A Study of M...
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Bottle gourd fragments.
Organic | Object #: 1881211
Burnt bottle gourd fragments. Latin name: Lagenaria siceraria. Bottle Gourds are native to Africa and can be eaten as well as used in a variety of ways including as storage containers. (McKnight, Justine W, 2015. "A Study of Macro-botanical Remains Recovered from the House for Families a...
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Acorn cap fragment.
Organic | Object #: 1881231
One burnt acorn cap fragment. Latin name: Quercus sp. Oaks are the most abundant wood type in the House For Families. Oaks were a dominant component of native forests in Eastern North America. Oak wood was used for construction and the manufacture of tools and containers, including barrels, a...
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Cherry pit fragment.
Organic | Object #: 1881257
Burnt cherry pit fragment. Latin name: Prunus sp. There are many species of wild cherries that are native to Virginia, however English varieties were grown and eaten in Virginia as well. Wild cherries were used for medicinal purposes. (McKnight, Justine W. 2015. "A Study of Macro-botanica...
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Persimmon seeds, 10 complete, 15 fragments.
Organic | Object #: 1881301
10 complete and 15 fragments of burnt persimmon seeds. 2 seeds were destroyed during identification. original total count is 27. Latin name: Diospyros virginiana. Persimmon seeds were the most common type of seed found in the House for Families. They were also present in the South Grove Midden ...
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35 complete oat seeds.
Organic | Object #: 1885252
35 complete burnt oat seeds. Latin name: Avena sativa. Oats were brought to American by the Europeans early in the colonial period. They were extensively cultivated at Mount Vernon especially after 1760 when Washington transitioned from tobacco to cereal grains as the main cash crop. (Mcknight...
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Cotton seed, two fragments
Organic | Object #: 1885302
Two burnt cotton seed fragments. Latin name: Gossypium. Cotton was a minor crop in Northern Virginia during Washington's time. These seeds suggest that Washington was growing cotton. The presence of cotton seeds in the House For Families may be evidence of processing cotton bolls for fibre...
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Complete huckleberry seed.
Organic | Object #: 1885324
One complete burnt huckleberry seed. Latin name: Gaylussacia sp. Huckleberries are native to North America and wild huckleberries were gathered in Virginia. (McKnight, Justine W. 2015. "A Study of Macro-botanical Remains Recovered from the House for Families at George Washington?s Mount Ve...
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Cotton seed, two fragments.
Organic | Object #: 1885353
Two burnt cotton seed fragments. Latin name: Gossypium. Cotton was a minor crop in Northern Virginia during Washington's time. These seeds suggest that Washington was growing cotton. The presence of cotton seeds in the House For Families may be evidence of processing cotton bolls for fibre...
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plum seed fragment.
Organic | Object #: 1885361
One plum seed fragment. Latin name: Prunus sp. Some species of plum were native to North America but the plums grown by Washington,"Greenage Plums", were imported from Europe. Plums were eaten fresh and preserved. (McKnight, Justine W. 2015. "A Study of Macro-botanical Remains R...
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Two complete grape seeds.
Organic | Object #: 1885376
Two complete burnt grape seeds. Latin name: Vitis sp. Washington grew both grapes native to Eastern North America and Europe in attempt to establish a wine industry at Mount Vernon. (McKnight, Justine W. 2015. " A Study of Macro-botanical Remains Recovered from the House for Families at Ge...
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common bean, three fragments.
Organic | Object #: 1885406
three burnt fragments of common bean. Latin name: Phaseolus vulgaris. European colonists adopted cultivation of common bean from the Native Americans. Washington cultivated a variety of beans. (McKnight, Justine W. 2015. "A Study of Macro-botanical Remains Recovered from the House for Fami...
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Two cowpea fragments.
Organic | Object #: 1885415
Two burnt cowpea fragments. Latin name: Vigna sp. Cowpeas are native to Africa and were brought to North America at the same time as the slave trade in the 17th century. (McKnight, Justine W. 2015. "A Study of Macro-botanical Remains Recovered from the House for Families at George Washing...
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