Shovel blade
Classification:
Date:
1760-1783
Medium:
Iron
Dimensions:
Overall: 4 3/4 x 9 1/2 in. ( 12.1 x 24.1 cm )
Description:
Rectangular blade.
Object Number:
INV.5716.147
Gallery Label:
This shovel blade was excavated by the Field Exploration Committee from a refuse deposit near a military camp and fort at Richmond, Staten Island. Built after the arrival of British forces under General William Howe in July, 1776, the fort was occupied by British and Hessian troops until evacuation in 1783. The shovel was probably used to dig holes and foundations for huts and fortifications.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1783
eMuseum Object ID:
41233
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Ax head
Classification:
Date:
1760-1783
Medium:
Iron
Dimensions:
Overall: 3 3/4 x 5 in. ( 9.5 x 12.7 cm )
Description:
Ax head.
Object Number:
INV.5716.146
Gallery Label:
This ax head was excavated by the Field Exploration Committee from a refuse deposit near a military camp and fort at Richmond, Staten Island. Built after the arrival of British forces under General William Howe in July, 1776, the fort was occupied by British and Hessian troops until evacuation in 1783. The ax was probably used to cut wood for huts and fortifications.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1783
eMuseum Object ID:
41232
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Bridle bits
Classification:
Date:
1760-1783
Medium:
Iron
Dimensions:
largest: 8 3/4 x 3 3/4 in. ( 22.2 x 9.5 cm )
Description:
Iron bits.
Object Number:
INV.5716.144-145
Gallery Label:
These bits were excavated by the Field Exploration Committee from a refuse deposit near a military camp and fort at Richmond, Staten Island. Built after the arrival of British forces under General William Howe in July, 1776, the fort was occupied by British and Hessian troops until evacuation in 1783.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1783
eMuseum Object ID:
41231
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Iron object
Classification:
Date:
1760-1783
Medium:
Iron
Dimensions:
Overall: 7 3/4 x 1 in. ( 19.7 x 2.5 cm )
Description:
Flat, rectangular iron sheet with cylindrical point extending from one end.
Object Number:
INV.5716.143
Gallery Label:
This object was excavated by the Field Exploration Committee from a refuse deposit near a military camp and fort at Richmond, Staten Island. Built after the arrival of British forces under General William Howe in July, 1776, the fort was occupied by British and Hessian troops until evacuation in 1783.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1783
eMuseum Object ID:
41200
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Key
Classification:
Date:
1760-1783
Medium:
Iron
Dimensions:
Overall: 3 3/4 x 1 1/2 in. ( 9.5 x 3.8 cm )
Description:
Cylindrical shaft with circular grip.
Object Number:
INV.5716.142
Gallery Label:
This key was excavated by the Field Exploration Committee from a refuse deposit near a military camp and fort at Richmond, Staten Island. Built after the arrival of British forces under General William Howe in July, 1776, the fort was occupied by British and Hessian troops until evacuation in 1783.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1783
eMuseum Object ID:
41199
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Lead object
Classification:
Date:
1760-1783
Medium:
Lead
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 1/8 x 3/8 in. ( 5.4 x 1 cm )
Description:
Cylindrical body with circular base, and four circular knobs protruding from body.
Object Number:
INV.5716.141
Gallery Label:
This object was excavated by the Field Exploration Committee from a refuse deposit near a military camp and fort at Richmond, Staten Island. Built after the arrival of British forces under General William Howe in July, 1776, the fort was occupied by British and Hessian troops until evacuation in 1783.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1783
eMuseum Object ID:
41198
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Horseshoes
Classification:
Date:
1760-1783
Medium:
Iron
Dimensions:
largest: 4 3/4 x 4 1/2 x 1/4 in. ( 12.1 x 11.4 x 0.6 cm )
Object Number:
INV.5716.133-136
Gallery Label:
These horseshoes were excavated by the Field Exploration Committee from a refuse deposit near a military camp and fort at Richmond, Staten Island. Built after the arrival of British forces under General William Howe in July, 1776, the fort was occupied by British and Hessian troops until evacuation in 1783. The shoes may have been worn by horses that belonged to officers, or that were used to transport supplies and equipment.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1783
eMuseum Object ID:
41197
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Spike
Classification:
Date:
1760-1783
Medium:
Iron
Dimensions:
Overall: 5 3/8 x 7/8 in. ( 13.7 x 2.2 cm )
Description:
Cylindrical spike.
Object Number:
INV.5716.132
Gallery Label:
This spike was excavated by the Field Exploration Committee from a refuse deposit near a military camp and fort at Richmond, Staten Island. Built after the arrival of British forces under General William Howe in July, 1776, the fort was occupied by British and Hessian troops until evacuation in 1783.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1783
eMuseum Object ID:
41196
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Iron object
Classification:
Date:
1760-1783
Medium:
Iron
Dimensions:
Overall: 4 7/8 x 1 in. ( 12.4 x 2.5 cm )
Description:
Cylindrical body extending into rectangle at one end, and balled other end.
Object Number:
INV.5716.131
Gallery Label:
This object was excavated by the Field Exploration Committee from a refuse deposit near a military camp and fort at Richmond, Staten Island. Built after the arrival of British forces under General William Howe in July, 1776, the fort was occupied by British and Hessian troops until evacuation in 1783.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1783
eMuseum Object ID:
41195
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Spike
Classification:
Date:
1760-1783
Medium:
Iron
Dimensions:
Overall: 4 3/8 x 1 3/8 in. ( 11.1 x 3.5 cm )
Description:
Cylindrical spike with domed head.
Object Number:
INV.5716.130
Gallery Label:
This spike was excavated by the Field Exploration Committee from a refuse deposit near a military camp and fort at Richmond, Staten Island. Built after the arrival of British forces under General William Howe in July, 1776, the fort was occupied by British and Hessian troops until evacuation in 1783.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1783
eMuseum Object ID:
41194
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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