Sumac (Rhus sp.) seed.
Organic | Object #: 1691424
Charred.
Charred.
Charred.
Charred.
Charred.
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Charred.
Latin name: Cyphoma gibbosum. Also called flamingo tongue. Found from the southeast coast of North America to the West Indies.
Latin name: Monetaria (Ornamentaria) annulus. Also called ring cowrie or gold finger. Found throughout the Indo-Pacific region.
Quarter-size rounded pebble with polished surface. Possibly hand polished or worn from river water. Possibly a gizzard stone.
Missing tip close to thinner end of baculum. Incised line toward thicker end, uneven, and does not totally circle shaft. Iron corrosion on one side.
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 at George Washington?s Mount Vernon 44FX762/40…
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 George Washington?s…
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 George Washington?s…
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. "A Study of Macro-botanical…
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 the House for…
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 Remains Recovered…
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 Macro-botanical…
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 at George Washington?s…
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, as well…