Object Studies:
Every object that is pulled from the ground has a story behind it. However, the story will never be told unless extensive research is done. These are just a few studies that have been conducted. The child’s teacup was excavated on the Read House property. The clay pipe study is a more general account of the history of the object, inspired by findings at the Read House. Delft Ware is a type of ceramic that was popular in the area during the 1st half of the 18th century; many vessels were broken and discarded with other trash in the yard. This section focuses on. . .