Cost is one factor.  Also it might be a measure of availability due to
ease of transportation Viz. Improving road networks, regular river boat
traffic, canals, and early railroads   

KRD

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Sent: Wednesday, May 11, 2011 3:40 PM
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Subject: Early 19th Century window glass

Good afternoon!

Can anyone direct me toward references for early 19th century window
glass in the eastern US - that aren't for dating the associated
structures? Specifically, I'm looking for information on price and
availability and operating under the assumption that more window glass
on a site for this time period will directly associate with a higher
socioeconomic status for the site's occupants. I've got 4 sites in
central Kentucky that date from around 1790 to 1840 and based on the
excavations to date, there is significant variance in the amount of
window glass from each site. I'm guessing the window glass types would
be blown plate, crown, or cylinder glass though I don't think there's a
good way to separate the types.

 

Thanks,

 

Daniel B. Davis 
Archaeologist Coordinator 
Kentucky Transportation Cabinet 
Division of Environmental Analysis 
200 Mero Street 
Frankfort, KY 40622 
(502) 564-7250