The Middleton Place Privy House : An Archeological View of Nineteenth Century Plantation Life

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Haskell, Helen, 1951-

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Other Title:

The Middleton Place Privy House An Archeological View of 19th Century Plantation Life

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"The Middleton Place Privy House" by Helen Haskell is a historical account written in the late 20th century, specifically the early 1980s. The book provides an archaeological perspective on plantation life during the 19th century, focusing on the artifact recovery from the privy at Middleton Place, a historic plantation in South Carolina. The author explores the daily lives, consumption patterns, and material culture of those who lived and worked on the plantation, illuminating broader themes related to social structure and economic conditions of the period. In examining the artifacts discovered during the excavation of the privy, Haskell presents a rich tapestry of history that includes ceramics, glassware, and various containers used for medicine, food, and alcohol. The book details how these items reflect the socio-economic dynamics of the plantation life, showcasing a blend of both affluent dining and practical living accommodations. It also discusses changes in manufacturing techniques and consumption habits as they evolved through the 19th century, illustrating how these artifacts provide insights into the lives of the Middleton family and the broader implications for understanding historical plantation societies. Overall, "The Middleton Place Privy House" serves as a vital contribution to the field of historical archaeology and enhances our comprehension of life's complexities during this era. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Contents:

A brief history of Middleton Place

Archeology at Middleton Place

Pottery and porcelain

Glass tableware

Glass manufacture in the United States

Medicine bottles

Wine and spirits bottles

Beer bottles

South Carolina dispensary bottles

Food containers

Bottles made after 1900

Lamp glass

Laboratory glass

Conclusions

Appendix I: Ceramic manufacturer's marks

Appendix II: Significant dates in the American glass industry

Appendix III: Marks left by different techniques of bottle manufacture

Appendix IV: Artifact catalogue from the Middleton Place privy excavation.

Credits:

Stephen Hutcheson and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net

Notes:

Reading ease score: 50.8 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Release date is 2021-07-03