Uncovering Antiques: Excavating an Old Backyard

🔍The backyard in Yanking, South Dakota holds artifacts dating back to the Pioneer era, providing a glimpse into the past.

💎Among the treasures unearthed are old bottles, porcelain pieces, and even a granite ware coffee kettle.

🏺The excavation reveals a variety of artifacts, including medicine bottles, perfume bottles, and even a sample-sized container.

🍺Beer bottles from the late 1800s to early 1900s are also found, giving a glimpse into the drinking culture of the time.

🧪The presence of prescription bottles and apothecary jars highlights the importance of medicinal practices in that era.

What time period do the artifacts date back to?

—The artifacts date back to the Pioneer era, with some items from the late 1800s to early 1900s.

What types of artifacts were discovered?

—Various artifacts were unearthed, including old bottles, porcelain pieces, medicine bottles, perfume bottles, and beer bottles.

What is the significance of the beer bottles?

—The beer bottles give us insight into the drinking culture of that time period.

Were there any notable findings?

—Some notable findings include a granite ware coffee kettle, a sample-sized perfume bottle, and a collection of prescription bottles and apothecary jars.

What does this excavation tell us about the past?

—This excavation provides a glimpse into the daily life and practices of people during the Pioneer era, particularly in terms of medicine, drinking habits, and daily household items.

00:17We are in Yanking, South Dakota, excavating a backyard that dates back to the Pioneer era.

01:05The excavation reveals a variety of artifacts, including old bottles, porcelain pieces, and even a granite ware coffee kettle.

02:28Beer bottles from the late 1800s to early 1900s provide insights into the drinking culture of that time.

06:31Medicine bottles, perfume bottles, and prescription bottles give us a glimpse into the medicinal practices of the past.

10:58A treasure trove of artifacts continues to be uncovered, including a sample-sized perfume bottle and a collection of prescription bottles and apothecary jars.