Photo Collection- Archaeological Materials from the BIRS Site

May 1
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-Ashley Austin

This is a collection of photos of some of the material that has been collected from the area called Trench A. Approval was obtained from HRB to dig 1 x 1-meter units in a concentrated area after metal detecting indicated a heavy presence of metal material that would have interfered with geo-physical surveying methods, such as Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) and Electromagnetic (EM) surveys. Please refer to last month’s blog post for more information!

Figure 1: Toy Sheep, made of lead, manufactured by the Britain’s Company (est. 1920s to 1960s)

Figure 2: Ceramic Bowl, gold trim and pink flowers, glued back together

Figure 3: Bucket

Figure 4: American Penny, dated 1942

Figures 5: Springs from Clothesline Pins

Figure 6: Bingo Chip (I16)

Figure 7: Electric Switch, Broken into 4 pieces

Figure 8: Metal Can-Opener

Figure 9: Porcelain Mug, branch pattern, glued together

Figure 10: Leather Wallet (empty)

Figure 11: Glass Medicine Vial

Figure 12: Napkin Ring, Silver

Figure 13: Partial Manitoba License Plate

Figure 14: Ceramic Meg and Saucer, glued back together

Figure 15: Metal Scissors, small

Figure 16: Reed Piece from a Musical Instrument

Figure 17: Large Metal Pipe (38 1/2 inches)

Figure 18: Ceramic Plate, glued together, flower design

Figure 19: Large Hand Crank (27 inches)

Figure 20: C&H Canteen Token

Figure 21: Ceramic Bowl, glued together, flower design

Figure 22: Ceramic Serving Dish with Lid, glued together, flower design

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