EVERY OBJECT HAS A STORY

Personal Items and Toys from the Ashland Estate Privy

Privy on the Ashland Estate during excavation

Artifacts found in the privy

This crystal goblet stem was used for formal dining. How do you think it was broken?

This tiny boot was from a doll! How did it get in the privy?

What does “saponaceous” mean? Who do you imagine used this shaving compound?

MarblesThese marbles were made of clay or stone. Glass marbles came later. Who do you think played with these marbles?

Comb FragmentThis large-toothed comb may have been worn as a hair ornament. Who do you think wore it? How did it get broken?

Excavation of theAshland Slave Quarters

White Clay Pipe Stems from the Slave Quarters

These pipes were almost certainly manufactured in Europe, probably England. Made in a mold, all one piece, the complete pipes had a small white clay bowl.  The designs on these stems are called “rouletting.” Pipe stem fragments  are very commonly found at archaeological sites, as clay pipes broke easily. How do you imagine these pipes broke? Who used them?

Prepared by Judy Sizemore2011

Kentucky Archaeological Survey

Jointly Administered by the Kentucky Heritage Council (State Historic Preservation Office) and the University Of

Kentucky Department Of AnthropologyFunding Provided by the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet

Photo Credits: All images provided by the Kentucky Archaeological Survey, Ashland Archaeology Project

Consulting Archaeologist: Dr. Kim A. McBride, Kentucky Archaeological Survey