Courtesy Naval District
Washington, Naval Air Station Patuxent River
Site: 18ST704
Charles’ Gift
Context: Unit 86, Feature 12, Stratum 2, Level 6, Lot 875
Context Date Range: c. 1675-1700
Metal: Silver/copper alloy
Maker’s Mark: None visible
Description: This bodkin has a long eye and a small hole at the end. It is topped by a little decorative knob.
Inscriptions:
The initials “SS” on this bodkin correlate to Susanna Sewall who lived
at the site with her husband, Nicholas, and their children from about
1676 until her death.