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American chestnut (Castanea dentata) wood charcoal.

American chestnut (Castanea dentata) wood charcoal.

Organic | Object #: 1691378
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Black locust (Robinia pseudoacacia) wood charcoal.

Black locust (Robinia pseudoacacia) wood charcoal.

Organic | Object #: 1691394
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Black walnut (Juglans nigra) nutshell fragment.

Black walnut (Juglans nigra) nutshell fragment.

Organic | Object #: 1691397

Charred.

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Persimmon (Diospyros virginiana) seed.

Persimmon (Diospyros virginiana) seed.

Organic | Object #: 1691403

Charred.

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Squash (Cucurbita sp.) seed fragments.

Squash (Cucurbita sp.) seed fragments.

Organic | Object #: 1691482

Charred.

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Bottle Gourd seed, 3 fragments

Bottle Gourd seed, 3 fragments

Organic | Object #: 1880783

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 Ve...

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Black Locust Charcoal fragments.

Black Locust Charcoal fragments.

Organic | Object #: 1880848

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 Ge...

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Hickory charcoal fragments.

Hickory charcoal fragments.

Organic | Object #: 1880900

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 ...

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Hickory charcoal fragments.

Hickory charcoal fragments.

Organic | Object #: 1881007

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 ...

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White Oak charcoal fragment.

White Oak charcoal fragment.

Organic | Object #: 1881018

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 ...

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Pine charcoal fragment.

Pine charcoal fragment.

Organic | Object #: 1881043

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 44FX...

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Complete corn kernel

Complete corn kernel

Organic | Object #: 1881090

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 Geor...

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Two corn cob fragments.

Two corn cob fragments.

Organic | Object #: 1881109

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 Georg...

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