At the First Spanish Presidio Santa Maria de Galve (1698-1722)in Pensacola,
Florida on the Naval Air Station, European burials were encountered under
the sparse remains of the church. In the analysis of one burial, a possible
"shroud pin" was recovered.  It appears to be a brass straight pin with its
head wrapped with thread.  The copper salts from the pin preserved the
thread.  None of the burial clothes were recovered due to the soil
conditions.  Does anyone have information on "shroud pins" and how they were
used in the colonial period?
 
Thanks in advance!
Marie E. Pokrant
Graduate Student
The University of West Florida
Pensacola, FL
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