A day of digging with my bro.

[DiggerDave in Pa.]

I got together with my brother and dug a couple privies. This is the first time we were bottle digging together in 17 years. When we dug together years ago he was the luckiest bottle digger around. The pits were located in the garden area so there was no grass to save. The first pit was small and pretty empty. We had it knocked out in one hour. The second pit was 5' X 4' and was 6 1/2' deep. Most of the stuff we were finding was from the turn of the century. I had my XLT along and found a metal bird whistle and a couple buttons. When I came across the doll head in the layer I figured it would make a good picture. Pretty scary looking! The head was intact and the two brown eyes were in the dirt inside. There are a couple pics of me in the hole. The other pics show what we found. It wasn't the most productive yard but it was fun digging with my Bro again! Thanks for looking. DD.

 

[m bryan]

Nice bottles......The doll head is kind of spooky...

 

[DMN]

I can't imagine how they lost those false eyes in the latrine. I guess they should have paid attention when looking!
You have some great bottles there.

 

[allen]

that doll head wouldve freaked me out !!

 

[Grundestoun]

The doll head could be worth something. check the back of it where the head and neck come together to see if there is a makers mark. Keep the eyes with it too. It's a really cool find!

 

[joshuajbelanger]

My lovely wife and I have recently found a bottle dump, I thought all the goods were just laying inches within the soil...you've tought this grasshopper much, bullfrog...much digging is to be done.

thank you
-J

 

[TN_MD]

Congrats awesome find as mentioned earlier keep all parts of the doll together. it's worth a lot more that way.
Lots of good doll books etc on line, and eBay makes a decent price guide if u can find similar on it.

 

[bdhoward]

YIKES! Creepy doll. lol. I think i woulda shat myself if I woulda brushed the dirt off that face! haha!

 

[Chug And Red]

I probably would have freaked out to see the doll face looking up at me!!!! I too would love to know how old it is, keep us posted please, that is too cool!!!! Red

 

[Emperor Findus Cladius]

OMG, YOU FOUND THE BURIAL PLACE OF CHUCKY!!!!!!!!!! PUT HIM BACK, PUT HIM BACK!!!!

 

[cellar dweller]

very nice! thanks for posting. Always special with the family. How you guys know where the old priveys are?

 

[ANTIQUARIAN]

Great finds Dave!
Looks like you and your brother had a great time!
Any time you can spend with your brother is always "good time"!
I haven't seen or spoken to me brother in almost 9 years.

Love this preserve jar and the porcelain dolls head!

Dave

 

[Diggin-N-Dumps]

Very Cool!! Ive always wanted to do some bottle digging, but wouldnt know where to start..its amazing how those bottles stay in such good shape

 

[jc2]

Nice Digs . . . Do you ever use a sifter on your privy digs?

 

[SC Keith]

I love to see the old bottles come to light! Nice digs--its amazing what one can find in privies!
Keith

 

[sscindercoop]

The first pic is awesome!!!! Congrats on all the finds

 

[HISPAN]

I have to say that big a shock to see the first picture .....
but although the post was a little "gore"is very interesting and some beautiful finds.
H

 

[Woodland Detectors]

Congratulations hooking up with your brother again!


Good times