Other Unknowns

This portion of a clay pipe is yet another artifact without much of a history. Consulting an expert or finding the time to do extensive research might yield some answers about how old it is and what type of person might have owned it.

Many items in a packrat's collection could require expert knowledge or a great deal of research. This is when the task could become overwhelming. Consider the fact that many college students are looking for research projects and are interns at local historical societies, house museums, or history museums. Donating your objects to a historical institution could result in more research being performed, more answers found, and more students learning.