Thanks for the very informative suggestions willing.
Truly to be successful we must understand the context of the area.
I try to follow a more systematic approach approach, and old maps are my bread and butter.
I'm not super experienced but have found that people haven't changed much over the...
I find that water is a good solvent for rust. Try soaking and allow it to dry. Repeat. Light scrubbing will remove much of the concretions.
Might try CLR.
I just found what looks to be a cap for a large jug. Never seen it before.
It's fired clay, coffee brown glaze, 4 lines incised on the top. Crude but effective.. 2 3/4 in across top, 2 1/2 in high. The inside stopper is 1 3/4 in.
What do you think ? ? ?
Digging at an 1853 residence today. Many early medicines but no alcohol, except 'tonic'.
Three sizes of DR. A.O.WRIGHT
WAUKEGAN, ILL. , a small hinge mold, creamer, and silvered lamp.
Left the homeowner satisfied.