by Amy Simpson | Jan 21, 2016 | Eighteenth-century dwelling, Entertainment, Household, Uncategorized
Featured Fragment – Archaeology in historic Salubria’s attic On August 23, 2011, 5.8-magnitude earthquake struck central Virginia with its epicenter in Louisa County. The earthquake caused massive damage to eighteenth-century Salubria, a Georgian home...
by Amy Simpson | Dec 21, 2015 | dolls, Entertainment, Household, Toys
Featured Fragment – Houston-LeCompt archaeological site’s dolls For hundreds of years, dolls have been a staple in homes with young children. When discovered archaeologically, these playthings reveal much about the culture of those who played with them. ...
by Amy Simpson | Aug 25, 2015 | Consumption, Creamware, Household
Featured Fragment—Riverfront Park During the summer of 2013 Dovetail conducted excavations at the Riverfront Park in Fredericksburg, Virginia. Many cultural features were identified, including a large icehouse which served the residents of Fredericksburg. While...
by Amy Simpson | May 11, 2015 | Consumption, Glass, Household, Tumbler, Uncategorized
Featured Fragment—Vaseline Glass In a recent excavation Dovetail Cultural Resource group found several fragments of what is known as Vaseline glass. This glass ranges in color from yellow to green and was manufactured from the 1840s to 1940. What is interesting about...
by Amy Simpson | Jan 28, 2015 | Clocks, Household
Featured Fragment – Houston-LeCompt Site clock parts Clocks have been an integral role in the home for centuries. Measuring time was needed for many aspects of home life but clocks were also used to display status. As Richardson Wright said in 1927, “It is said that...