Bayonet socket
Classification:
Date:
1760-1783
Medium:
Iron
Dimensions:
Overall: 4 1/4 x 1 1/4 in. ( 10.8 x 3.2 cm )
Description:
Cylindrical, hollow socket with curved elbow extending from bottom.
Object Number:
INV.5716.104
Gallery Label:
This bayonet 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:
41156
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Bayonet blade fragment
Classification:
Date:
1760-1783
Medium:
Iron
Dimensions:
Overall: 7 1/2 x 5/8 in. ( 19 x 1.6 cm )
Description:
Angular blade fragment.
Object Number:
INV.5716.103
Gallery Label:
This 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.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1783
eMuseum Object ID:
41155
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Lance or pike point
Classification:
Date:
1760-1783
Medium:
Iron
Dimensions:
Overall: 5 3/4 x 1/2 in. ( 14.6 x 1.3 cm )
Description:
Roughly triangular base with cylindrical point at top.
Object Number:
INV.5716.102
Gallery Label:
This point 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. A soldier may have fashioned the point from scrap iron.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1783
eMuseum Object ID:
41154
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Key
Classification:
Date:
1760-1783
Medium:
Brass
Dimensions:
Overall: 4 3/8 x 1 1/8 in. ( 11.1 x 2.9 cm )
Description:
Cylindrical key that rounds to L-shaped at bottom, with circular grip at top.
Object Number:
INV.5716.101
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:
41153
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Earthenware fragment
Classification:
Date:
1750-1800
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 1/2 in. ( 1.3 cm )
Description:
Earthenware fragment; delftware body with clouded purple design.
Object Number:
INV.5829.102
Gallery Label:
According to an attached label, this fragment was excavated by the Field Exploration Committee at archaeological sites. The label did not identify any sites.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1800
eMuseum Object ID:
41019
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Porcelain fragment
Classification:
Date:
1770-1830
Medium:
Porcelain
Dimensions:
Overall: 3/8 x 1/2 in. ( 1 x 1.3 cm )
Description:
Porcelain fragment; blue floral design.
Object Number:
INV.5829.101
Gallery Label:
According to an attached label, this fragment was excavated by the Field Exploration Committee at archaeological sites. The label did not identify any sites.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1830
eMuseum Object ID:
41018
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Pearlware fragment
Classification:
Date:
1770-1800
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 1/4 x 5/8 in. ( 0.6 x 1.6 cm )
Description:
Earthenware fragment; pearlware base with brown floral design.
Object Number:
INV.5829.100
Gallery Label:
According to an attached label, this fragment was excavated by the Field Exploration Committee at archaeological sites. The label did not identify any sites.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1800
eMuseum Object ID:
41017
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Pearlware fragment
Classification:
Date:
1770-1800
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 1/2 in. ( 3.8 cm )
Description:
Earthenware fragment; pearlware body with brown floral design.
Object Number:
INV.5829.99
Gallery Label:
According to an attached label, this fragment was excavated by the Field Exploration Committee at archaeological sites. The label did not identify any sites.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1800
eMuseum Object ID:
41016
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Pearlware fragments (2)
Classification:
Date:
1770-1800
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
largest: 1 1/2 x 2 1/2 in. ( 3.8 x 6.4 cm )
Description:
Earthenware fragments; pearlware rim and body with polychrome floral designs.
Object Number:
INV.5829.97-98
Gallery Label:
According to an attached label, these fragments were excavated by the Field Exploration Committee at archaeological sites. The label did not identify any sites.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1800
eMuseum Object ID:
41015
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Pearlware fragments (8)
Classification:
Date:
1770-1800
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
largest: 2 1/4 x 2 1/8 in. ( 5.7 x 5.4 cm )
Description:
Earthenware fragments; pearlware with blue floral designs.
Object Number:
INV.5829.89-96
Gallery Label:
According to an attached label, these fragments were excavated by the Field Exploration Committee at archaeological sites. The label did not identify any sites.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1800
eMuseum Object ID:
41014
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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