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Artifact LC-85-2-77a is an iron ax head. The surface has been scraped and worn from use and age.

Artifact LC-85-2-95 is a floor length black cotton skirt. It has several strips of ruffles along the front of the skirt and pleats along the bottom hem. There are two splits down either side seam, perhaps where the ties of the skirt once were.

Artifact LC-85-2-95a is a lot of three (3) pieces of black cotton thread.

Artifact LC-85-2-99 is a square-toed leather boot with a short heel. The leather has deteriorated due to wear and age, causing large amounts of the material across the top of the shoe to be lost.

Artifact LC-85-2-06 is one (1) dark green glass bottle with a long neck and circular base.

Artifact LC-85-2-10 is one (1) blue glass bottle. There is a glass stopper is trapped within the bottle. The side of the bottle is stamped with Powers & Turner Bay City Mich. . The bottom of the bottle is stamped with John Matthews Pat Oct 11 1864 New York.

Artifact LC-85-2-11 is one (1) blue glass bottle with narrow shoulders and a wide, circular base. There is a brown discoloration on the upper half of the bottle.

Artifact LC-85-2-07 is one (1) brown glass bottle with wide shoulders and a narrow oval base.

Artifact LC-85-2-12 is one (1) clear glass bottle with wide shoulders and a narrow oval base.

Artifact LC-85-2-02 is one (1) dark glass bottle with a very narrow square base, wide shoulders, and short neck.

Artifact 05-008 is one (1) brown glass bottle with a square base and short neck. One side of the bottle is stamped with Johnson's Calisaya Bitters. The opposite side is stamped with Burlington VT.

Artifact LC-85-2-13 is one (1) small clear glass bottle with a rectangular base.

Artifact LC-85-2-03 is one (1) dark brown glass bottle with a wide square base and short neck. There is a large crack along the shoulder.

Artifact LC-85-2-01 is one (1) dark glass bottle with a very narrow square base, wide shoulders, and short neck.

Artifact LC-85-2-04 is one (1) brown glass bottle with a wide circular base and long neck that has been broken at the top.

Artifact LC-85-2-08 is one (1) green glass bottle. It has a round base with a small spout at the mouth.

Artifact LC-85-2-05 is one (1) light green glass bottle with a narrow circular base and long neck. It has clouded marks around the bottom and red discoloration across one side.

Artifact LC-85-2-09 is one (1) blue glass bottle with long neck, wide shoulders, and a rounded base. There is decorative fluting around the base of the bottle. There are two areas of light brown discoloration along the shoulders of the bottle. The side of the bottle is stamped with Moulton's Oloroso Bitters Trade Mark, with a pineapple design in the center.

Artifact LC-85-2-48 is one (1) white ceramic bowl with exterior body with out turned rim. Small chips and cracks are present along with large patches of brown discoloration on the rim and exterior.

Artifact LC-85-2-63 is one (1) white ceramic bowl. There is significant dark discoloration around the upper rim and the base. There is also a large crack down one side of the bowl. There is a maker's mark on the bottom of the bowl of Homer Laughlin Hotel M. S.

Artifact LC-85-2-47 is one (1) white ceramic bowl with a raised floral and chain pattern on the exterior rim. Small chips and cracks are present along with large patches of brown discoloration on the rim and exterior.

Artifact LC-85-2-61 is a pale piece of brick. There is a fluted texture carved along one side. The rest of the brick is smooth and flat.

Artifact LC-85-2-56 is one (1) white ceramic chamber pot. There is dark discoloration on the bottom of the vessel. There is a maker's mark on the bottom of the vessel of Royal Stone China J. & M. P. Bell & C2 Glasgow.

Artifact LC-85-2-64 is a small piece of coal.

Object LC-85-2-50 is a creamer with a fluted body. A portion of the handle is missing. The base reads Liddle Elliot & Son.

Artifact LC-85-2-59 is a large crockpot lid. There is a dark glaze surrounding the lid handle. One edge of the lid was chipped. There is orange and brown discoloration across most of the lid.

Artifact LC-85-2-60 is a large ceramic crockpot. There is a stamp of F. Woodworth Burlington VT and a small blue glazed design on one side. There is a dark discoloration across one side of the upper rim.

Artifact LC-85-2-55 is one (1) white ceramic handleless cup.There are streaks of red discoloration on the inside and outside of the cup. There is a large crack across the middle of the cup. Several chips line the edge of the rim. There are many small cracks within the white glaze. There is no visible maker's mark.

Artifact LC-85-2-53 is one (1) white ceramic handleless cup. There is a large crack lining one side of the object. Dark red discoloration covers one side of the rim of the cup. No maker's mark is visible.

Artifact LC-85-2-54 is one (1) white ceramic handleless cup. There is an orange streak of discoloration inside the cup. One large crack lines one side of the object. There is no visible maker's mark.

Artifact LC-85-2-91 is one (1) small wooden deadeye. The surface is muddled in color and chipped along the edges.

Artifact LC-85-2-97 is one (1) wooden deadeye. There are many scratches, ships, and cracks within its surface, particularly surrounding the holes.

Artifact LC-85-2-62 is a small white ceramic doll. Both of the arms and one leg are missing.

Artifact LC-85-2-78 is a marbled porcelain doorknob with an iron stem. The circular knob is smooth and polished, with mix of marbled browns and reds.

Artifact LC-85-2-96.5 is a small iron flathead screw.

Artifact LC-85-2-96.3 is a small iron flathead screw.

Artifact LC-85-2-96.4 is a small iron flathead screw.

Artifact LC-85-2-77b is a fragment of an ax handle. The wood has splinted along the edges. A hole has been drilled into the center of the widest section of the handle. There is a faint line showing where the edge of the iron ax head used to be when these objects were once connected.

Artifact LC-85-2-92 is one (1) coconut fragment. The surface is brittle. The top has a hole carved into the surface to access the inside of the coconut. The bottom had shattered, leaving another large hole and several fragments.

Artifact LC-85-2-86 is a lot of two (2) pieces of an iron fastener.

Artifact LC-85-2-70c is a lot of four (4) fragments of a cast iron pot.

Artifact LC-85-2-70b is a fragment of a cast iron pot. This piece is curved with a creased ridge.

Artifact LC-85-2-70a is a large fragment of a cast iron pot. It has a tiered edge, making it likely part of the upper rim of the pot.

Artifact LC-85-2-71c is a fragment of a large cast iron pot. The surface of this piece is slightly warped and uneven, but has a rather clean, flat edge.

Artifact LC-85-2-71e is a fragment of a large cast iron pot. This piece has a slight yellow discoloration along its surface.

Artifact LC-85-2-71d is a fragment of a large cast iron pot. This piece is quite corroded, more so than many of its related fragments. The material is rough in texture.

Artifact LC-85-2-71a is a fragment of a large cast iron pot. This piece has a small handle and a warped edge.

Artifact LC-85-2-71j is a lot of two (2) fragments of a large cast iron pot. These pieces are thin and brittle.

Artifact LC-85-2-71i is a lot of two (2) fragments of a large cast iron pot. These pieces have significant discoloration and wear.

Artifact LC-85-2-71b is a lot of two (2) fragments of a large cast iron pot. These pieces have flakes of light grey in the material, unlike many of its related fragments.

Artifact LC-85-2-71 is a lot of three (3) fragments of a cast iron pot. There are two small handles along the upper rim of the pot to assist in carrying. The material has rusted and worn due to age.

Artifact LC-85-2-71h is a lot of three (3) fragments of a large cast iron pot. There is some orange coloration from rust along two (2) of the pieces. One (1) piece has a thin line carved into its surface, perhaps indicating that it was once part of the upper rim of the pot.

Artifact LC-85-2-71g is a lot of three (3) fragments of a large cast iron pot. There is a blueish white coloration along these pieces.

Artifact LC-85-2-71f is a lot of four (4) small fragments of a large cast iron pot.

Artifact LC-85-2-70 is lot of four (4) fragments of a large cast iron pot. It has two (2) small handles on the upper rim of the pot. There are three (3) pegs on the bottom to help stabilize the object as it stands.

Artifact LC-85-2-70e is a lot of four (4) fragments of a cast iron pot.

Artifact LC-85-2-70d is a lot of four (4) fragments of a cast iron pot.

Artifact LC-85-2-70f is a lot of five (5) fragments of a large cast iron pot. These pieces are rather brittle.

Artifact LC-85-2-70g is a lot of six (6) fragments of a cast iron pot.

Artifact LC-85-2-73 is a fragment of a scissor handle. The surface of the material is somewhat rusted. The base of the handle ends in a small square where it would have connected to the blades of the scissors.

Artifact LC-85-2-75 is a lot of two (2) metal strap fragments. The straps are thin and brittle, with roughly broken ends.

Artifact LC-85-2-76 is a thin fragment of a metal strap. It is curved and roughly broken on one end.

Artifact LC-85-2-94 is a fragment of textile. This piece is quite fragile, it has been stabilized by being encased in mesh. The fabric is brown and orange in color.

Artifact LC-85-2-93 is a fragment of textile. This piece is quite fragile, it has been stabilized by being encased in mesh. The fabric is brown and orange in color.

Artifact LC-85-2-72 is a lot of five (5) fragments of a utensil handle.

Artifact LC-85-2-87 is one (1) wooden piece. The wood is dark in color, with a light spot on one side.

Artifact LC-85-2-67 is a lot of five (5) fragments of a spoon.

Artifact LC-85-2-66 is a lot of eight (8) silver spoon fragments.

Artifact LC-85-2-79

Artifact LC-85-2-84 is an iron thimble holding two (2) hooks. These hooks face opposite directions and can layer over each other. The thimble appears to have been reshaped, as one side overlaps the edge of the other.

Artifact LC-85-2-16 is a large ceramic jug. There is a swirling design in blue glaze across one side. Right below the neck, there is a stamp of number of 2.

Artifact LC-85-2-58 is a large ceramic jug with a red glaze. There is a large crack along one side. The handle had broken off.

Artifact LC-85-2-57 is a small brown glazed ceramic jug. There are several chips in the glaze.

Artifact LC-85-2-80 is the handle of a knife. There is significant discoloration, with a green and orange patina along its edge.

Artifact LC-85-2-98

Artifact LC-85-2-82 is a cast iron lifting dog.

Artifact LC-85-2-65 is a small glass bottle filled with a possibly medicinal material. It has a flat, white lid and small, round body.

Artifact LC-85-2-14 is a clear drinking glass.

Artifact LC-85-2-30 is one (1) white ceramic plate from the General Butler. The plate has small chips and crazing causing bands of brown discoloration across the face and rim. Additionally, there are also small leaves running across the rim. Makers mark at the base of the plate shows crest with a crown at center with a lion laying down on one side and a unicorn sitting on the other. Beneath is written Ironstone China, J. & G. Meakin & Co

Artifact LC-85-2-20 is one (1) white ceramic plate with decorative scalloped edge on its inner rim. There are many small cracks within the white glaze, causing discoloration. No makers mark is visible.

Artifact LC-85-2-29 is one (1) white ceramic plate from the General Butler. The plate has brown discoloration along the rim and inner setting. The bottom is a white glaze has a lesser degree of brown discoloration running throughout. The makers mark has a crown above the words Ironstone China, and ribbons beneath for the names Powell & Bishop.

Artifact LC-85-2-33 is one (1) white ceramic plate from the General Butler. The plate has small chips and crazing along the rim leading to a gray and brown discoloration across the face of the plate. Makers mark at the base of the plate shows what appears to be a dog laying down and framed by two pieces of flora, the inscription says Trade Mark, T. & R. Boote, Royal Premium Ironstone

Artifact LC-85-2-31 is one (1) white ceramic plate from the General Butler. The plate has small chips and crazing along causing brown discoloration across the face and rim. Makers mark at the base of the plate shows crest with a crown at center with a lion laying down on one side and a unicorn sitting on the other. Beneath is written Ironstone China, J. & G. Meakin, C

Artifact LC-85-2-44 is one (1) white ceramic plate with deep blue glaze around the rim, pulled from the General Butler. The plate has small chips along the rim, and minor speckling of discoloration across the face. The bottom is a white glaze with similar brown discoloration running throughout. No makers mark is visible.

Artifact LC-85-2-45 is one (1) white ceramic plate from the General Butler. The plate has small chips along the rim, minor speckling across the face, and a long brown line running down the front of the plate. Makers mark at the base of the plate shows crest with a crown at center with a lion laying down on one side and a unicorn sitting on the other. Beneath is written Stone China J.W. Pankhurst & Co, Hanley

Artifact LC-85-2-25 is one (1) white ceramic plate with small frond detailing on the outer rim and a scalloped detail on inner setting. The plate has minor discoloration across the face, rim, and inner lip due to crazing across the surface. The bottom is a white glaze with similar brown discoloration. The makers mark depicts a lion and unicorn on either side of a crest, beneath are the words Royal Stone China J. & M.P. Bell & Co, Glasgow.

Artifact LC-85-2-36 is one (1) white ceramic plate from the General Butler. The plate has three floral details running on the inner rim of the plate and only minor chipping and signs of wear. Faded and illegible makers mark on the bottom.

Artifact LC-85-2-21 is one (1) white ceramic plate with a decorative scalloped edge to its inner rim. There are many small cracks and speckles within the white glaze, causing discoloration. The bottom of the plate as a stripe of grey discoloration across one side. No makers mark is visible.

Artifact LC-85-2-42 is one (1) brown ceramic plate from the General Butler. The plate has crazing of the glaze leading to minor brown discoloration along the rim and outer sides. There is one straight crack that runs from the rim towards the center of the plate. The bottom has greater degree of brown discoloration running throughout, with a dark band that stands out. No makers mark is visible.

Artifact LC-85-2-39 is one (1) white ceramic plate. There is crazing across the surface and slight brown discoloration. The bottom is in a similar condition. Base states Ironstone China; Williams Adams, Turnstall

Artifact LC-85-2-27 is one (1) ceramic plate from the General Butler. The plate has chips and crazing causing brown discoloration across the face and rim. An intense brown and black section is on the rim and running down the side of the plate. Makers mark at the base of the plate shows crest with a crown at center with a lion laying down on one side and a unicorn sitting on the other. Beneath is written Stone China, James Edwards & Son, Dalehall

Artifact LC-85-2-23 is one (1) white ceramic plate with scalloped detail on inner setting. The plate has crazing across the surface and a thin brown line of discoloration across the face. The bottom is a white glaze with similar brown line. The makers mark depicts a lion and unicorn on either side of a crest, beneath are the words Royal Stone China J. & M.P. Bell & Co, Glasgow.

Artifact LC-85-2-28 is one (1) white ceramic plate from the General Butler. The plate has minor brown discoloration along the rim. The bottom is a white glaze and also minor brown discoloration running throughout. The makers mark has a crown above the words Ironstone China, and ribbons beneath for the names Powell & Bishop.

Artifact LC-85-2-17 is one (1) white ceramic plate with a large crack across its center. There is discoloration throughout the object, including a dark brown discoloration about the outer rim. No makers mark is visible.

Artifact LC-85-2-37 is one (1) white ceramic plate. There is crazing across the surface and slight brown discoloration. The bottom is in a similar condition. No makers mark visible.

Artifact LC-85-2-46 is one (1) white ceramic plate from the General Butler. The plate has small chips on the edge and both spiral and straight cracks in the ceramic glaze present on the top and bottom. Makers mark at the base of the plate shows crest with a crown at center with a lion on one side and a unicorn on the other. Beneath is written Royalstone China, Wedgewood & Co.

Artifact LC-85-2-40 is one (1) white ceramic plate. There is one small chip and crazing across the surface. The bottom is in a similar condition.

Artifact LC-85-2-43 is one (1) white ceramic plate from the General Butler. The plate has small crazing of the glaze leading to minor brown discoloration along the rim and outer sides. The bottom is a white glaze with a greater degree of brown discoloration running throughout. No makers mark is visible.

Artifact LC-85-2-35 is one (1) white ceramic plate with deep blue glaze around the rim, pulled from the General Butler. The plate has minor speckling of discoloration across the face. The bottom is a white glaze with similar brown discoloration throughout and one long dark line on the lower half . No makers mark is visible.

Artifact LC-85-2-24 is one (1) white ceramic plate with small frond detailing on the outer rim and a scalloped detail on inner setting. The plate has minor discoloration across the face, rim, and lip due to crazing across the surface. The bottom is a white glaze with similar brown discoloration. The makers mark depicts a lion and unicorn on either side of a crest, beneath are the words Royal Stone China J. & M.P. Bell & Co, Glasgow.