This militia member takes a break to enjoy a little tobacco in his clay pipe in Colonial Williamsburg. Tobacco was one of the primary crops successfully grown and exported to create the financial base of the new colony. Although pipes were made of many substances, clay was the most common with shards found in most excavations. Tavern pipes were very common in public establishments. To read more about pipes in colonial times, click here.
Interesting, that first time I know about clay pipes ...
ReplyDeleteAh, those were the days.
ReplyDeleteAt long last I can visit your blog again. For some reason, I haven't been able to for ages. Brilliant, as usual!
ReplyDeleteInteresting post and a great photo.
ReplyDeleteexcellent photo...I like the back lighting...is Williamsburg having snow today?
ReplyDeleteClay pipes - wonderful hark back. Somehow clay pipes seemed so much cleaner:-)
ReplyDeleteIt looks not so very good, but the picture is great!
ReplyDeleteHope you have a nice weekend:-)
I love how you caught the smoke. We have two of those clay pipes. They are used in our Colonial style decor - although they have never been smoked!
ReplyDeletewhat great a detail to measure history. thank you for teaching. please have you all a good sunday.
ReplyDeleteGreat pic of this nice scene!
ReplyDeleteone can smell the picture cross Atlantic!
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