Pearlware fragments (2)
Classification:
Date:
1770-1800
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 3/8 x 1 7/8 in. ( 1 x 4.8 cm )
Description:
Earthenware fragments; pearlware bases with blue floral designs.
Object Number:
INV.5829.88ab
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:
41013
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Pearlware fragments (2)
Classification:
Date:
1770-1800
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 3/8 x 1 1/2 in. ( 1 x 3.8 cm )
Description:
Earthenware fragments; pearlware bases with blue floral designs.
Object Number:
INV.5829.87ab
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:
41012
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Pearlware fragments (2)
Classification:
Date:
1770-1800
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 in. ( 5.1 cm )
Description:
Earthenware fragments; pearlware bodies with blue floral designs.
Object Number:
INV.5829.86ab
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:
41011
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Porcelain fragments (5)
Classification:
Date:
1750-1800
Medium:
Porcelain
Dimensions:
largest: 1 x 2 5/8 in. ( 2.5 x 6.7 cm )
Description:
Porcelain fragments; three base, two rims; overglazed red designs.
Object Number:
INV.5829.81-85
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:
41010
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Stoneware fragments (5)
Classification:
Date:
1750-1800
Medium:
Stoneware
Dimensions:
largest: 1 3/8 x 2 in. ( 3.5 x 5.1 cm )
Description:
Stoneware fragments; white salt-glazed bases with scratch blue designs.
Object Number:
INV.5829.76-80
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:
41009
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Stoneware fragments (12)
Classification:
Date:
1750-1800
Medium:
Stoneware
Dimensions:
largest: 1/2 x 2 3/8 in. ( 1.3 x 6 cm )
Description:
Stoneware fragments; white salt-glazed bodies with scratch blue designs.
Object Number:
INV.5829.67-75
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:
41008
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Screwdriver
Classification:
Date:
1760-1783
Medium:
Iron
Dimensions:
Overall: 3 1/4 x 2 5/8 x 1/8 in. ( 8.3 x 6.7 x 0.3 cm )
Description:
Y-shaped iron screwdriver with two flat, rectangular legs that extend into cylindrical leg which narrows to point.
Object Number:
INV.5716.15
Gallery Label:
This screwdriver 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 two rectangular legs of the screwdriver were used by soldiers to dismantle or assemble their muskets.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1783
eMuseum Object ID:
41007
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Nails (6)
Classification:
Date:
1760-1783
Medium:
Iron
Dimensions:
largest: 3 x 1/2 in. ( 7.6 x 1.3 cm )
Description:
Iron nails.
Object Number:
INV.5716.9-14
Gallery Label:
These nails 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:
41005
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Sideplate
Classification:
Date:
1760-1783
Medium:
Brass
Dimensions:
Overall: 3/4 x 3 5/8 in. ( 1.9 x 9.2 cm )
Description:
Flat, s-shaped brass plate.
Object Number:
INV.5716.8
Gallery Label:
This sideplate 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 plate was mounted on the cheek (left) side of a musket's stock.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1783
eMuseum Object ID:
41004
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Finial
Classification:
Date:
1760-1783
Medium:
Brass
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 x 7/8 in. ( 2.5 x 2.2 cm )
Description:
Circular finial with ball-shaped top.
Object Number:
INV.5716.7
Gallery Label:
This finial 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:
41003
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.



