Metallic thread.
Textile | Object #: 1694349
Possibly button-related. Metallic silver thread with silk core; S-twist.
Possibly button-related. Metallic silver thread with silk core; S-twist.
Multiple strands. Metallic thread coiled or wrapped around silk structural threads. Appears silver.
Multiple strands. Possibly button-related. Gold gilt thread with silk core; S-twist
Black Locust wood. Latin name: Robinia pseudoacacia. Black locust wood is very strong and durable in the soil which made it a favorite for fences. It was also used in folk remedies. (McKinght, Justine W. 2015. "A Study of Macro-botanical Remains Recovered from the House for Families at George Washington?s…
Hickory wood. Latin name: Carya sp. A variety of Hickory species are native to the Atlantic region. Hickory wood is very strong and resilient and was used to manufacture tools and containers, in addition to being used to treat fevers and arthritis. (McKnight, Justine W. 2015. "A Study of Macro-botanical…
Hickory wood. Latin name: Carya sp. A variety of Hickory species are native to the Atlantic region. Hickory wood is very strong and resilient and was used to manufacture tools and containers, in addition to being used to treat fevers and arthritis. (McKnight, Justine W. 2015. "A Study of Macro-botanical…
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 a variety…
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 44FX762/40 and…