Discoveries at Mount Vernon

[Debi]

Sealed 18th century glass bottles discovered at George Washington's Mount Vernon

As part of a $40 million Mansion Revitalisation Project, archaeologists have discovered two sealed 18th century glass bottles at George Washington's Mount Vernon. - HeritageDaily - Archaeology News

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[crux]

The bottles probably belonged to one of George's 123 slaves.

 

[Selectric]

Sealed 18th century glass bottles discovered at George Washington's Mount Vernon

As part of a $40 million Mansion Revitalisation Project, archaeologists have discovered two sealed 18th century glass bottles at George Washington's Mount Vernon. - HeritageDaily - Archaeology News

www.heritagedaily.com

Didn't see it mentioned in article, but think they were full of 'preserved' cherries.

 

[Lynne]

This is so interesting. I am glad they are preserving the place. Select you are right on the cherries, it does mention the contents still smelled of cherry blossoms with remains of cherries.