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1. Pillow, early 19th century

Pillow, early 19th century

Date:: 1850-1859, 1840-1849, 1830-1839, 1810-1819, and 1820-1829
Description:: A small pillow, hand sewn with faded mattress ticking and stuffed with lambswool, uncovered during 2020 investigations of the Nathaniel Russell Kitchen House. Pillow was discovered under the floorboards in the front of the fireplace in the west enslaved quarter. Pillow measures 4"x5".

2. Coral Bead

Date:: 1840-1849 and 1830-1839
Description:: Coral bead discovered during 2018 investigations of an enslaved quarter in the Nathaniel Russell House kitchen house. Coral is most often associated with children's necklaces and teething rattles in the 18th and 19th century as it was thought to have protective/medicinal properties.