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