Framed set of ceramics (26)
Classification:
Date:
1740-1800
Medium:
Earthenware, stoneware, porcelain
Dimensions:
largest: 3 7/8 x 2 1/2 in. ( 9.8 x 6.4 cm )
Description:
Earthenware, stoneware, or porcelain fragments; a base fragment of Chinese porcelain with handpainted blue decoration; red or buff-bodied slipware fragments with yellow or brown lines; delftware fragments with manganese or blue handpainted designs; brown salt-glazed stoneware body fragments; white salt-glazed stoneware fragments: one brim with a barley design and a rim with scratch blue decoration; a marbled creamware rim fragment; a red stoneware body fragment with engine-turned lines; and Whieldon ware rim and body fragments clouded with brown or green.
Credit Line:
Gift of the Washington Headquarters Association, Daughters of the American Revolution, 1947
Object Number:
1947.277.1-26
Gallery Label:
These ceramics were excavated by Reginald P. Bolton, William L. Calver, and others before the formation of the Field Exploration Committee in 1918. They were excavated at Colonial sites in New York City, and were identified by Dr. Edwin A. Barber of the Pennsylvania Museum. The brown stonewares were probably made in Flanders, Belgium.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1800
eMuseum Object ID:
32915
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Screwdriver excavated at a British Revolutionary War camp
Classification:
Highlight:
Not promoted
Date:
1760-1783
Medium:
Iron
Dimensions:
Overall: 4 1/4 x 4 1/8 x 1/8 in. ( 10.8 x 10.5 x 0.3 cm )
Description:
Iron screwdriver excavated at the British military camp on the Dyckman farm in Washington Heights, Manhattan; flat with three legs; one leg is pointed and two are rough rectangles.
Object Number:
INV.5924.435
Gallery Label:
This screwdriver was excavated by Reginald Pelham Bolton, William L. Calver, and others before or after the formation of the Field Exploration Committee in 1918, at the British camp on the Dyckman farm, between Seaman and Payson Avenues, and at 204th St. in Washington Heights. Screwdrivers were used by artificers and also by soldiers to repair and clean their muskets. The rectangular legs were used as screwdrivers.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1783
eMuseum Object ID:
32907
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Pike blade
Classification:
Date:
1760-1783
Medium:
Iron
Dimensions:
Overall: 12 1/4 x 5 3/8 in. ( 31.1 x 13.7 cm )
Description:
Iron pike blade excavated at West Point; leaf-shaped blade; straight cross quillons below blade.
Object Number:
INV.5925.255
Gallery Label:
This pike blade was excavated by the Field Exploration Committee from Fort Constitution, on Constitution Island in the Hudson River opposite West Point. Built in 1775, Fort Constitution was built to protect the Hudson River, and to prevent the division of the colonies that would result from British control of the river. The fort was abandoned by American forces, and captured by Sir Henry Clinton on October 8, 1777. The blade was probably fashioned by a soldier from scrap metal.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1783
eMuseum Object ID:
32880
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Horseshoe excavated at West Point
Classification:
Date:
1760-1783
Medium:
Iron
Dimensions:
Overall: 5 1/4 x 5 x 1/4 in. ( 13.3 x 12.7 x 0.6 cm )
Description:
Iron horseshoe excavated at West Point; pierced with six holes.
Object Number:
INV.5925.254
Gallery Label:
This horseshoe was excavated by the Field Exploration Committee from Revolutionary War Redoubt Number Four at West Point, a series of barracks and redoubts built in Orange County, New York by the Continental Army in 1777. West Point was built to establish control of the Hudson River. The horse that wore this shoe could have belonged to an officer, a cavalryman, or been used to transport supplies and artillery.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1783
eMuseum Object ID:
32876
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Buttons (9) excavated at West Point
Classification:
Date:
1760-1783
Medium:
Pewter
Dimensions:
largest: 7/8 in. ( 2.2 cm )
Description:
Pewter buttons excavated at West Point; disk-shaped; most are solid but two are hollow; two have embossed floral decorations and rope border designs; three are inscribed with the numbers of their regiment.
Object Number:
INV.5925.245-253
Marks:
stamped: (247), front of button: "2" (probably 2nd Connecticut Regiment)
stamped: (250), front of button: "3" (probably 3rd Connecticut Regiment)
stamped: (251), front of button: "3" (probably 3rd Connecticut Regiment)
Gallery Label:
These buttons were excavated in 1924 by the Field Exploration Committee from the Revolutionary War redoubts at West Point, a series of barracks and redoubts built in Orange County, New York by the Continental Army in 1777. West Point was built to establish control of the Hudson River. The buttons were worn by soldiers, and decorated buttons were possibly worn by officers.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1783
eMuseum Object ID:
32873
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Lead fragment excavated at West Point
Classification:
Date:
1760-1783
Medium:
Lead
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 1/8 x 3/4 in. ( 5.4 x 1.9 cm )
Description:
Lead fragment excavated at West Point; small, flat Y-shaped strip.
Object Number:
INV.5925.240
Gallery Label:
This fragment was excavated by the Field Exploration Committee from Redoubt Number Four at West Point, a series of barracks and forts built in Orange County, New York by the Continental Army in 1777. West Point was built to establish control of the Hudson River. The fragment was possibly used as a pencil.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1783
eMuseum Object ID:
32872
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Iron object excavated at a British Revolutionary War camp
Classification:
Highlight:
Not promoted
Date:
1760-1783
Medium:
Iron
Dimensions:
Overall: 5 1/2 x 1 x 1 in. ( 14 x 2.5 x 2.5 cm )
Description:
Iron object excavated at the British military camp on the Dyckman farm in Washington Heights, Manhattan; spike-shaped.
Object Number:
INV.5924.530
Gallery Label:
This object was excavated by Reginald P. Bolton, William L. Calver, and others before or after the formation of the Field Exploration Committee in 1918, at the British camp on the Dyckman farm, between Seaman and Payson Avenues and 204th Street, in Washington Heights. It is possibly the butt-end of a pike.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1783
eMuseum Object ID:
32868
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Shoe buckle excavated at a British Revolutionary War camp
Classification:
Highlight:
Not promoted
Date:
1760-1783
Medium:
Brass
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 3/4 x 1/8 in. ( 7 x 0.3 cm )
Description:
Brass shoe buckle excavated at the British military camp on the Dyckman farm in Washington Heights, Manhattan; arched rectangular frame with rounded sides; decorated with indeterminate designs; frame pierced with holes.
Object Number:
INV.5924.529
Gallery Label:
This buckle was excavated on October 6, 1936 by the Field Exploration Committee at the British camp on the Dyckman farm, at Payson Avenue and Beak Street in Washington Heights. Decorated buckles were usually owned by officers.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1783
eMuseum Object ID:
32862
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Musket cock with flint excavated at a British Revolutionary War camp
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Classification:
Highlight:
Not promoted
Date:
1760-1783
Medium:
Iron, stone
Dimensions:
Overall: 4 1/4 x 1 3/8 in. ( 10.8 x 3.5 cm )
Description:
Iron musket cock with flint, excavated at the British military camp on the Dyckman farm in Washington Heights, Manhattan.
Object Number:
INV.5924.434ab
Gallery Label:
This object was excavated by the Field Exploration Committee at the British camp on the Dyckman farm, between Seaman and Payson Avenues, and at 204th St. in Washington Heights.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1783
eMuseum Object ID:
32860
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Musket cock with flint excavated at a British Revolutionary War camp
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Classification:
Highlight:
Not promoted
Date:
1760-1783
Medium:
Iron
Dimensions:
overall: 1 3/4 x 1 5/8 in.
Description:
Bronze object excavated at the British military camp on the Dyckman farm in Washington Heights, Manhattan; bowl-shaped fragments pierced with holes.
Object Number:
INV.5924.434
Gallery Label:
This object was excavated by Reginald Pelham Bolton and others prior to or after the formation of the Field Exploration Committee in 1918, at the British camp on the Dyckman farm, between Seaman and Payson Avenues, and at 204th St. in Washington Heights. The object is possibly the bowl of a strainer, or the cover to a caster or salt shaker. The object was probably owned by an officer, or obtained from local civilians.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1783
eMuseum Object ID:
32857
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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