We're analyzing a 17th-18th-century collection form a New Englnad site.
We're wondering if anyone knows the formula for determining penny wieght
for this period? Also, Nelson and Noel Hume do not have categories for
tacks other than furniture tacks during this period. Does anyone know of
any references that deal with handwrought tacks vs. sprigs vs. brads vs.
nails in the colonial period?
 
Thanks,
Rita Reinke
Claire Carlson
UMass Archaeological Services