The Middleton Place Privy House by Helen Haskell
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| Author | Haskell, Helen, 1951- |
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| Title |
The Middleton Place Privy House An Archeological View of Nineteenth Century Plantation Life |
| Alternate Title |
The Middleton Place Privy House An Archeological View of 19th Century Plantation Life |
| Note | Reading ease score: 50.8 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| 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. |
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| 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.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | F206: United States local history: The South. South Atlantic States |
| Subject | Excavations (Archaeology) -- South Carolina -- Dorchester County |
| Subject | Middleton Place (S.C.) |
| Subject | Dorchester County (S.C.) -- Antiquities |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 65754 |
| Release Date | Jul 3, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 74 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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