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1. Pillow, early 19th century

Pillow, early 19th century
Date:
1850-1859, 1840-1849, 1830-1839, 1810-1819, 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. Brush

Brush
Date:
1850-1859, 1840-1849, 1830-1839, 1810-1819, 1820-1829
Description:
A small wooden brush with fine hairs uncovered during 2020 investigations of Nathaniel Russell House Kitchen House. Brush discovered under the floorboards in the front of the fireplace in the east enslaved quarter. Dates to period of enslavement.

3. Fragmented Crystal

Fragmented Crystal
Date:
1850-1859, 1840-1849, 1830-1839, 1810-1819, 1820-1829
Description:
A fragmented crystal discovered during 2019 investigations of the Russell House Kitchen House. The crystal was wedged tightly between the end of an original floorboard and the first period masonry wall in the east enslaved quarter of the Russell House Kitchen House. One end identifies it as a chandelier or girandole crystal. The other end, however, shows evidence of a percussive strike, evidence it was intentionally struck one or more times to shape it into a crude point.