Artifact of the Week: Semi-Porcelain Bowl
Archaeologists recovered this fancy semi-porcelain bowl from an excavation of Block 112, which housed a working class population during the late Victorian period (c.1880-1915). Block 112 was located between J and I (now Island) streets and 6th and 7th streets…
Artifact of the Week: Nickel Silver Spoon
This nickel silver spoon was manufactured by Rogers Co. This pattern, called plain, was available through the Sears and Roebuck catalog. Archaeologists recovered this spoon from Block 112 in Downtown San Diego. The promise of growth resulting from a connection…
Artifact of the Week: Etched Glass Cruet
This etched glass cruet is from a Victorian cruet set. Diners used the small container to serve condiments like oil and vinegar at the dinner table. Archaeologists recovered this artifact from Block 112 in Downtown San Diego. This section of…
From Inside the Vaults: Deaccessioning Museum Collections
From Inside the Vaults is a monthly blog that gives insight into best practices for collections stewardship, curation, and archaeological collecting institutions. What is Deaccessioning? This year we have looked at different best practices used by Collections Managers to protect…
