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Architectural and Food-related
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Over 18,000 artifacts
were recovered from the E. Cornell Site. The majority
of artifacts were the architectural remains of the house,
especially nails and window glass. The census records
for the site indicate that the house was wood framed,
though brick and structural slate fragments were also
identified during the excavations. The majority of these
artifacts were clustered near the area where historic
maps place the house. |
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Unit Excavations
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Animal bones were the
second most common type of identifiable artifact. These
included obvious food remains, such as butchered pig,
cow, and sheep bones, as well as the bones of unidentified
mammals and birds, and intrusive (naturally occurring)
species such as crow. Other food remains encountered on
site include large quantities of peach pits, clam and
mussel shells, and the seeds of various fruits. The latter
were recovered from soil samples which were subjected
to flotation analysis in the PAF laboratory. In addition,
millions of raspberry/blackberry (Rubus sp.) seeds were
clearly visible in soils of the privy/trash pit feature. |
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Ceramic Artifacts |
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Thousands
of food-related artifacts were recovered from the site.
These include ceramic and glass fragments of food service
and preparation vessels. Many of these dishes were fancy,
with elaborate decorations or made from decorative pressed
glass. The assemblage included quite a few “optional”
service vessels which were not necessary for eating
but which made the dining table more attractive. These
included fancy a blue transfer-printed vegetable dish,
a pressed glass master salt, and glass |
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cruets. Some dishes matched, but the
majority were unmatched and likely obtained on an individual
basis. Other food-related artifacts include utensil parts,
including a bone utensil handle. Glass bottles and jars
associated with food were also recovered, including a
bottle of baby formula and a decorative liquor bottled
embossed with an American eagle. |
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Ceramic Plates
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Ceramic Plate
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Ceramic Bowl
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Food Remains
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Glass Artifacts
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Glass Bottle
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