McDougall pipe (jan 1, 1853 – jan 1, 1881)

Description:

Duncan McDougall manufactured kaolin clay pipes between 1853 and 1881. One pipe stem imprinted with "McDOUGALL" and "GLASGOW" was recovered at Yeaton-Walsh. A member of the Welch family likely used this pipe, which was predominately made for export.

At archaeological sites of the Irish diaspora, pipe fragments are commonly found with Irish imagery on them. These include Celtic harps and shamrocks, or anti-colonial political statements such as “Home rule” and the faces of politicians. (Stephen Brighton, Historical Archaeology of the Irish Diaspora)

The lack of nationalist pipes at the site could indicate the Welch's desire to distance themselves from the trauma of the potato famine, or the An Gorta Mór, and tumultuous politics as they 'became Americans.'

Added to timeline:

Date:

Images: