Shear
Classification:
Date:
1760-1783
Medium:
Iron
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 x 5 3/4 x 1/8 in. ( 5.1 x 14.6 x 0.3 cm )
Description:
Two iron, single-edged blades that extend through hinged middle into circular hand grips.
Object Number:
INV.5716.129
Gallery Label:
This shear 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 shear may have been part of a medical kit.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1783
eMuseum Object ID:
41193
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Shear fragments
Classification:
Date:
1760-1783
Medium:
Iron
Dimensions:
largest: 7 1/8 x 1 x 1/8 in. ( 18.1 x 2.5 x 0.3 cm )
Description:
Iron, single-edged blades with circular hand grip.
Object Number:
INV.5716.126-128
Gallery Label:
These shear fragments 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 shears may have been part of a medical kit.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1783
eMuseum Object ID:
41192
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Jacknife
Classification:
Date:
1760-1783
Medium:
Iron
Dimensions:
Overall: 5 1/4 x 1 1/2 in. ( 13.3 x 3.8 cm )
Description:
Iron, single-edged blade that pivots on hinge and folds into handle.
Object Number:
INV.5716.125
Gallery Label:
This knife 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:
41191
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Buckles
Classification:
Date:
1760-1783
Medium:
Iron
Dimensions:
largest: 1 5/8 x 2 x 1/8 in. ( 4.1 x 5.1 x 0.3 cm )
Description:
Rectangular frames.
Object Number:
INV.5716.117-124
Gallery Label:
These buckles 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:
41190
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Knee-breech buckle
Classification:
Date:
1760-1783
Medium:
Brass
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 x 1 in. ( 2.5 x 2.5 cm )
Description:
Rectangular frame decorated with lines.
Object Number:
INV.5716.116
Gallery Label:
This buckle 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:
41162
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Shoe buckles
Classification:
Date:
1760-1783
Medium:
Brass
Dimensions:
largest: 1/2 x 2 x 1 in. ( 1.3 x 5.1 x 2.5 cm )
Description:
Two with rectangular and other two with circular frames; two buckles decorated with lines.
Object Number:
INV.5716.112-115
Gallery Label:
These buckles 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:
41161
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Belt buckles
Classification:
Date:
1760-1783
Medium:
Brass
Dimensions:
largest: 1 3/8 x 2 1/4 x 1/8 in. ( 3.5 x 5.7 x 0.3 cm )
Description:
Rectangular frames with bar across middle.
Object Number:
INV.5716.110-111
Gallery Label:
These buckles 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 buckles were probably worn on soldiers' uniforms.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1783
eMuseum Object ID:
41160
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Spoon handle
Classification:
Date:
1760-1783
Medium:
Pewter
Dimensions:
largest: 3 x 7/8 in. ( 7.6 x 2.2 cm )
Description:
Handles with cylindrical middles that flatten at end.
Object Number:
INV.5716.107-108
Gallery Label:
These spoons 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:
41159
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Shoe sole
Classification:
Date:
1760-1783
Medium:
Leather
Dimensions:
Overall: 8 7/8 x 3 x 1/4 in. ( 22.5 x 7.6 x 0.6 cm )
Description:
Leather shoe sole.
Object Number:
INV.5716.106
Gallery Label:
This shoe sole 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 shoe may have been worn by a soldier or civilian living in the camp.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1783
eMuseum Object ID:
41158
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Shoe sole
Classification:
Date:
1760-1783
Medium:
Leather, iron
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 3/8 x 2 3/4 in. ( 6 x 7 cm )
Description:
Leather sole heel; fastened with nails.
Object Number:
INV.5716.105
Gallery Label:
This shoe sole 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 shoe may have been worn by a soldier or civilian living in the camp.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1783
eMuseum Object ID:
41157
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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