The Middleton Place Privy House

The Middleton Place Privy House, written by Helen Haskell in the early 1980s, provides an archaeological perspective on 19th-century plantation life at Middleton Place in South Carolina. The book examines artifacts recovered from the plantation's privy, offering insights into the daily lives, consumption patterns, and material culture of its inhabitants. With detailed illustrations and historical context, it highlights the social and economic aspects of plantation life, making it a significant contribution to the study of American history and archaeology.