Artifact Gallery
Sewing Ring
This ring was likely part of a sewing kit, and might indicate that the individual was a seamstress
Coral Necklace
This coral necklace was found mainly in tact. Coral jewelry was popular in the late 1800s
Madonna
Madonna figurine found in a grave shaft, which has not yet been dated
Fisk Iron Coffin
This infant coffin was made of cast iron. Fisk metallic burial cases were patented by Almond D. Fisk in 1848 and purchased primarily by wealthier families
Doll
Porcelain components of a Hertwig doll, likely dating back to the late 1800s
Webb Family Marker
This very large marker for the Webb family that was clearly buried in place. It is one of the few markers that includes a crucifix
Girl with Dog
This figurine has not yet been dated
Buried Marker
This grave marker was found beneath the modern ground surface. The images (l-r) show the condition of the marker when initially discovered lying face down, the front of the marker after excavation and removal, a photo taken during reflectance transformation imaging (RTI) and detail of the RTI image highlighting the stone carving tool marks. Inscription reads, “In / Memory / of Sarah Jane / daughter of / Andrew & Margaret / Smith died May / the __ 18_ aged / 9 months and 9 / days
Brass Ring
This brass wedding ring with engraved design was recovered from an unidentified 1870s burial
Casket Hardware
This hardware was likely part of a child’s casket. Potential production dates are:
- Plaque – “Our darling” – Likely mid to late 1880s
- Thumbscrews – 1884
- Escutcheons – 1884 to 1887
- Moulding tips – 1881 to 1883
Casket Handle
This handle is likely from an mid-1880s interment
Mid-1800s Brooch
This floral decorative brooch features brass and glass beads with copper accents
Casket Ornament
This handle is likely from an mid-1880s interment
Schabmadonna
This artifact h as not yet been dated
Doll
This unidentified earthenware doll was found in the late 1850s or early 1860s burial of an unknown child
1863 Coin
This one-cent coin is dated 1863
Casket Handles
These casket handles were likely from an early to mid 1850s burial of a child
MEB Footstone
A standard footstone is a flat, engraved piece of stone placed at the foot of a person’s grave
