All Other Artifacts - Page 12 of 12
Two hazel nut fragments.
Organic | Object #: 1885511
Two burnt hazel nut fragments. Latin name: Corylus sp. Hazel trees were native to the northern hemisphere and Colonists brought European varieties to North America. Hazel nuts were used to treat wounds and to expel parasites. (McKnight, Justine W. 2015. "A Study of Macro-botanical Remain...
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Complete poke seed.
Organic | Object #: 1885517
One complete burnt poke seed. Latin name: Phytolacca americana. Pokeweed is a toxic plant that has emetic properties. Young shoots have are less toxic and were used as a potherb. Poke was used medicinally for its emetic, cathartic, alterative, and deobstruent properties. (McKnight, Justine W. ...
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One raspberry/blueberry seed.
Organic | Object #: 1885524
one burnt raspberry/blueberry seed. Latin name: Rubus sp. There are many wild raspberry/blueberry varieties native to North America, however other varieties were brought from Europe and hybridized with the native plants. They were eaten fresh and preserved and were abundant and favoured. They ...
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Complete common bean.
Organic | Object #: 1885526
one complete burnt 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 Families ...
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one cowpea, two fragments.
Organic | Object #: 1885528
One burnt cowpea in two pieces. 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 Was...
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Black walnut, 11 fragments.
Organic | Object #: 1885534
11 burnt black walnut fragments. Latin name: Juglans nigra. Black Walnut trees are native to North America and were common in natural forests and planned landscapes. Black walnut wood was strong and preferred for fine woodworking such as for furniture. Both the nuts and sap were eaten fresh and...
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Iron Rim Lock
Iron | Object #: 2521440
This is a partially complete iron rim lock. From the 17th through the 19th centuries, rim locks were the most common form of door lock. They varied in size and complexity and were primarily produced in England until the 19th century. Unlike mortise locks where the locking mechanism is inserted ...
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