University Presentation Showcase: Undergraduate Poster Gallery
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Creation Date
Spring 2015
Major
Anthropology
Department
Anthropology, Sociology, and Social Work
Degree
Undergraduate
Mentor
Jon C. Endonino
Mentor Department
Anthropology, Sociology, and Social Work
Abstract
This research involved the analysis of alcoholic beverage bottle glass at White Hall State Historic Site in Madison County. This study is intended to offer insights into patterns that can be observed archaeologically related to alcohol consumption by the residents of White Hall from the late 18th century through the early 20th centuries. Data used in this study are the result of three years of work by EKU’s Archaeological Field School. Specimens included in this analysis were chosen based on temporally specific bottle manufacturing techniques and bottle characteristics typical of alcoholic beverage containers. Distribution maps were produced in order to illustrate the spatial patterns of the data, revealing concentrations of alcohol beverage bottle glass. Based on the date ranges, types, and locations of the alcohol beverage bottle glass on the property, this study sheds light on alcohol consumption patterns of the historic era at White Hall.
