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Artifact type: House E Southeast Rowhouse

Crucifix

This crucifix could have been on the end of a rosary or been worn alone.

Rosary

This rosary is notable as being the only intact rosary found at Michilimackinac. It consists of ivory beads connected by silver alloy links. It is made up of five complete

Trade Gun Sideplate

This serpentine sideplate from a British trade gun is one of only four gun parts recovered at House E.

Dress Sword Handle

It may be hard to recognize, but this is the handle of a small dress sword. By the late 18th century, swords were primarily fashion accessories rather than weapons.

Cameo Bust Ring

Only the second of its kind to be found in over sixty seasons of excavation in the fort.

Sleeve Button

Fancy sleeve buttons, what we would call cufflinks today, could be easily switched between shirts and removed before laundering.

Sleeve Button

Fancy sleeve buttons, which we would call cufflinks today, could easily be switched between shirts and removed before laundering.