Summary
These seven grape seeds were excavated at one of the digs on the Commonwealth Block between 1988 and 2003.
Uncovering past food practices.
Of all the archaeological material uncovered in the Little Lon excavations, the remnants of eating and drinking are the most numerous. Broken plates, bowls, cups and cutlery were thrown into rubbish piles with smashed jars that once held jam and pickles, and jugs that held water or cordial. Shells from oysters, abalone and coconuts were tossed in with bones from mutton, beef, rabbit and pork. Pips and seeds from fruit and vegetables were also added to the piles. These objects offer clues to the food consumed by residents of Little Lon, and are important in the rediscovery of a people, place and time long vanished.
Physical Description
These are seven small seeds, possibly from grapes.
Physical Description
Seeds (7) Small seeds - grape?
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Acquisition Information
Transfer from Heritage Victoria, Industry Superannuation Property Trust, 03 May 2005
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Context Number
57/13
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[TCS] Australia, Victoria, Commonwealth Block, Melbourne
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Exhibition Collection Management
2 mm (Length), 2 mm (Width), 5 mm (Height)
dimensions are for each seed
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