These bottle closures were recovered during excavations at Constitution Hall in Lecompton. Shown are two lead seals (the larger has molded lettering), a foil cap (advertising Riker's), and foil cap liners. The hall was constructed in 1855 and functioned in a variety of different roles. Constitution Hall is listed in the National Register of Historic Places and is a National Historical Landmark for its role in the 1857 Lecompton Constitution.
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Caps, Seals, and Closures from Constitution Hall, 14DO321 - 1