Belt clasp excavated at a Revolutionary War site
Classification:
Highlight:
Not promoted
Date:
1760-1783
Medium:
Brass
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 x 2 in. ( 5.1 x 5.1 cm )
Description:
Brass belt clasp excavated at a Revolutionary War site in Washington Heights.
Credit Line:
Gift of the Washington Headquarters Association, Daughters of the American Revolution, 1947
Object Number:
INV.6075.211
Gallery Label:
This belt clasp was excavated by the Field Exploration Committee at a site in Washington Heights. It was stored as part of the Reginald Pelham Bolton Collection of Revolutionary War Relics in the Jumel Mansion, at 160th Street and Edgecomb Avenue.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1783
eMuseum Object ID:
31562
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Linch pin excavated at Fort Ticonderoga
Classification:
Highlight:
Not promoted
Date:
1750-1783
Medium:
Iron
Dimensions:
Overall: 8 3/4 x 1 1/2 x 3/4 in. ( 22.2 x 3.8 x 1.9 cm )
Description:
Iron linch pin for artillery excavated at Fort Ticonderoga; rectangular iron bar with arrow mark at head.
Object Number:
INV.5778.10
Gallery Label:
This linch pin was excavated by the Field Exploration Committee at Fort Ticonderoga, at Lake Champlain in New York. Built by the French in 1755 and named Carillon, the fort was destroyed in 1759. Rebuilt as Ticonderoga, it was captured on May 10, 1775 by the Green Mountain Boys under Ethan Allen and Colonel Benedict Arnold, and recaptured by General Burgoyne in June, 1777. The linch pin was a locking mechanism for artillery pieces, and the arrow indicates British Government ownership.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1783
eMuseum Object ID:
31541
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Belt-tip excavated at Fort Ticonderoga
Classification:
Date:
1750-1783
Medium:
Brass
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 1/4 x 1 in. ( 3.2 x 2.5 cm )
Description:
Brass belt-tip excavated at Fort Ticonderoga; belt-tip is shield-shaped.
Object Number:
INV.5778.9
Gallery Label:
This belt-tip was excavated by the Field Exploration Committee at Fort Ticonderoga, at Lake Champlain in New York. Built by the French in 1755 and named Carillon, the fort was destroyed in 1759 in anticipation of capture by General Amherst. Rebuilt as Ticonderoga, it was captured on May 10, 1775 by the Green Mountain Boys under Ethan Allen and Colonel Benedict Arnold, and recaptured by General Burgoyne in June, 1777.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1783
eMuseum Object ID:
31539
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Gunflint excavated at Fort Ticonderoga
Classification:
Date:
1750-1783
Medium:
Flint
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 1/2 x 1 1/4 x 1/2 in. ( 3.8 x 3.2 x 1.3 cm )
Description:
Gunflint excavated at Fort Ticonderoga.
Object Number:
INV.5778.7
Gallery Label:
This gunflint was excavated by the Field Exploration Committee at Fort Ticonderoga, at Lake Champlain in New York. Built by the French in 1755 and named Carillon, the fort was destroyed in 1759 in anticipation of capture by General Amherst. Rebuilt as Ticonderoga, it was captured on May 10, 1775 by the Green Mountain Boys under the command of Ethan Allen and Colonel Benedict Arnold, and recaptured in June, 1777 by General Burgoyne. The gunflint is of the type used with muskets.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1783
eMuseum Object ID:
31537
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Belt buckle excavated at Fort Ticonderoga
Classification:
Highlight:
Not promoted
Date:
1750-1783
Medium:
Brass
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 3/4 x 1 1/2 in. ( 4.4 x 3.8 cm )
Description:
Brass belt buckle excavated at Fort Ticonderoga; circular frames.
Object Number:
INV.5778.6
Gallery Label:
This belt buckle was excavated by the Field Exploration Committee at Fort Ticonderoga, at Lake Champlain in New York. Built by the French in 1755 and named Carillon, the fort was destroyed in 1759 in anticipation of capture by General Amherst. Rebuilt as Ticonderoga, it was captured on May 10, 1775 by the Green Mountain Boys under the command of Ethan Allen and Colonel Benedict Arnold, and recaptured by General Burgoyne in June, 1777.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1783
eMuseum Object ID:
31534
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Clasp knife blade excavated at a Revolutionary War site
Classification:
Highlight:
Not promoted
Date:
1760-1783
Medium:
Iron
Dimensions:
Overall: 4 1/2 x 1 1/2 in. ( 11.4 x 3.8 cm )
Description:
Iron clasp knife blade excavated at a Revolutionary War site in Washington Heights; the end of the blade is rounded to match the shape of a handle.
Credit Line:
Gift of the Washington Headquarters Association, Daughters of the American Revolution, 1947
Object Number:
INV.6075.210
Gallery Label:
This clasp knife blade was excavated by the Field Exploration Committee at a site in Washington Heights. It was stored as part of the Reginald Pelham Bolton Collection of Revolutionary War Relics in the Jumel Mansion, at 160th Street and Edgecomb Avenue.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1783
eMuseum Object ID:
31518
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Iron weapons (7) excavated at Revolutionary War sites
Classification:
Highlight:
Not promoted
Date:
1760-1783
Medium:
Iron
Dimensions:
largest: 6 x 1 x 1 in. ( 15.2 x 2.5 x 2.5 cm )
Description:
Iron weapons excavated at various Revolutionary War sites in Washington Heights; includes fragments of bayonet blades and the butt-ends of pikes.
Credit Line:
Gift of the Washington Headquarters Association, Daughters of the American Revolution, 1947
Object Number:
INV.6075.203-209
Gallery Label:
These objects were excavated by the Field Exploration Committee at various sites in Washington Heights. They were stored as part of the Reginald Pelham Bolton Collection of Revolutionary War Relics in the Jumel Mansion, at 160th Street and Edgecomb Avenue.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1783
eMuseum Object ID:
31515
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Iron artifacts (14) excavated at Revolutionary War sites
Classification:
Highlight:
Not promoted
Date:
1760-1783
Medium:
Iron
Dimensions:
largest: 3/4 x 3 in. ( 1.9 x 7.6 cm )
Description:
Iron artifacts excavated at various Revolutionary War sites in Washington Heights; includes many iron bands, part of a chain, and a hook.
Credit Line:
Gift of the Washington Headquarters Association, Daughters of the American Revolution, 1947
Object Number:
INV.6075.189-202
Gallery Label:
These objects were excavated by the Field Exploration Committee at various sites in Washington Heights. They were stored as part of the Reginald Pelham Bolton Collection of Revolutionary War Relics (Case 2) in the Jumel Mansion, at 160th Street and Edgecomb Avenue. The hook is probably a pot hook.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1783
eMuseum Object ID:
31513
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Grapeshot (2) excavated at Revolutionary War sites
Classification:
Highlight:
Not promoted
Date:
1760-1783
Medium:
Iron
Dimensions:
largest: 1 in. ( 2.5 cm )
Description:
Iron grapeshot excavated at various Revolutionary War sites in Washington Heights.
Credit Line:
Gift of the Washington Headquarters Association, Daughters of the American Revolution, 1947
Object Number:
INV.6075.187-188
Gallery Label:
This grapeshot was excavated by the Field Exploration Committee at various sites in Washington Heights. It was stored as part of the Reginald Pelham Bolton Collection of Revolutionary War Relics in the Jumel Mansion, at 160th Street and Edgecomb Avenue.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1783
eMuseum Object ID:
31511
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Knife blade excavated at Fort Ticonderoga
Classification:
Highlight:
Not promoted
Date:
1750-1783
Medium:
Iron
Dimensions:
Overall: 6 1/4 x 3/4 in. ( 15.9 x 1.9 cm )
Description:
Iron knife blade excavated at Fort Ticonderoga; mark of crown stamped on blade.
Object Number:
INV.5778.5
Gallery Label:
This knife blade was excavated by the Field Exploration Committee at Fort Ticonderoga, at Lake Champlain in New York. Built by the French in 1755 and named Carillon, the fort was destroyed in 1759 in anticipation of capture by General Amherst. Rebuilt as Ticonderoga, the fort was captured on May 10, 1775 by the Green Mountain Boys under the command of Ethan Allen and Colonel Benedict Arnold, and recaptured by General Burgoyne's army in June, 1777. The mark is probably a maker's mark.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1783
eMuseum Object ID:
31489
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.









