Framed set of military buttons (12)
Classification:
Date:
1760-1783
Medium:
Pewter, bronze
Dimensions:
largest: 7/8 in. ( 2.2 cm )
Description:
Pewter or bronze buttons; stamped with regiment numbers and symbols on front.
Object Number:
INV.5925.484-495
Marks:
stamped: (485) "15" (15th British Regt.?)
stamped: (486) "49" (49th British Regt.)
stamped: (487) "31" (31st; roped border)
stamped: (488) "35" (35th Regt.)
stamped: (489) "28" (28th Regt.)
stamped: (490) "49"
stamped: (491) "44" (44th Regt; crown a
Gallery Label:
These objects were excavated by the Field Exploration Committee from Fort Number 4 at West Point, a series of barracks and forts built in Orange County, New York by the Continental Army. West Point was built to establish control of the Hudson River. The worms were screwed onto a screwdriver, and were used by soldiers to clean and repair guns. Cloth was attached to the worm and used to clean the inside of the musket's barrel.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1783
eMuseum Object ID:
40583
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Glass fragment
Classification:
Date:
1750-1800
Medium:
Glass
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 1/2 x 1 3/4 in. ( 3.8 x 4.4 cm )
Description:
Colorless glass knobbed base with molded diamond pattern.
Object Number:
INV.5943.37
Marks:
handwritten: "Van Oblienis/house/176th St."
Gallery Label:
This fragment was excavated by Reginald P. Bolton and William L. Calver from a refuse pit at the farmhouse of the Van Oblienis family, between Broadway and Fort Washington Avenue at 176th Street. The house was built in 1704 and was part of a farm that extended between 175th and 181st Streets. By 1776 the farm had passed out of the Van Oblienis family, and the land below 178th Street was sold to Jacob Arden.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1800
eMuseum Object ID:
40582
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Tumbler fragment
Classification:
Date:
1750-1800
Medium:
Glass
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 1/8 x 2 1/4 in. ( 5.4 x 5.7 cm )
Description:
Colorless glass base with fluting.
Object Number:
INV.5943.36
Marks:
handwritten: "Revolution.../Van Oblienis house"
Gallery Label:
This fragment was excavated by Reginald P. Bolton and William L. Calver from a refuse pit at the farmhouse of the Van Oblienis family, between Broadway and Fort Washington Avenue at 176th Street. The house was built in 1704 and was part of a farm that extended between 175th and 181st Streets. By 1776 the farm had passed out of the Van Oblienis family, and the land below 178th Street was sold to Jacob Arden.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1800
eMuseum Object ID:
40581
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Projectile point
Classification:
Date:
1500-1700
Medium:
Flint
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 1/4 x 1 in. ( 3.2 x 2.5 cm )
Description:
Flint projectile point; black triangular arrowhead.
Object Number:
INV.5597.10
Gallery Label:
According to an attached label, this point is part of the Nash Collection.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1700
eMuseum Object ID:
40580
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Projectile point
Classification:
Date:
1500-1700
Medium:
Flint
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 1/4 x 1 in. ( 3.2 x 2.5 cm )
Description:
Flint projectile point; black triangular arrowhead.
Object Number:
INV.5597.9
Gallery Label:
According to an attached label, this point is part of the Nash Collection.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1700
eMuseum Object ID:
40579
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Button
Classification:
Date:
1800-1850
Medium:
Bronze
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 1/4 in. ( 3.2 cm )
Description:
Bronze button; star in center with milled border.
Object Number:
INV.5597.8
Gallery Label:
According to an attached label, this button was found in the garden of the Colonial van Deusen house in Ulster County, New York, and is part of the Nash Collection.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1850
eMuseum Object ID:
40578
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Button
Classification:
Date:
1800-1850
Medium:
Brass
Dimensions:
Overall: 3/4 in. ( 1.9 cm )
Description:
Brass button; stamped mark on back.
Object Number:
INV.5597.7
Marks:
stamped: back: "LEWIS & O...ES/EXTRA RICH"
Gallery Label:
According to an attached label, this button was found in the garden of the Colonial van Deusen house in Ulster County, New York, and is part of the Nash Collection.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1850
eMuseum Object ID:
40577
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Button
Classification:
Date:
1800-1850
Medium:
Brass
Dimensions:
Overall: 5/8 in. ( 1.6 cm )
Description:
Brass button; stamped mark on back.
Object Number:
INV.5597.6
Marks:
stamped: back: "RICH GOLD COLOUR"
Gallery Label:
According to an attached label, this button was found in the garden of the Colonial van Deusen house in Ulster County, New York, and is part of the Nash Collection.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1850
eMuseum Object ID:
40576
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Button
Classification:
Date:
1700-1750
Medium:
Pewter
Dimensions:
Overall: 3/4 in. ( 1.9 cm )
Description:
Pewter button.
Object Number:
INV.5597.5
Gallery Label:
According to an attached label, this button was found in the garden of the Colonial van Deusen house in Ulster County, New York, and is part of the Nash Collection.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1750
eMuseum Object ID:
40575
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Button
Classification:
Date:
1700-1750
Medium:
Lead
Dimensions:
Overall: 5/8 in. ( 1.6 cm )
Description:
Lead button.
Object Number:
INV.5597.4
Gallery Label:
According to an attached label, this button was found in the garden of the Colonial van Deusen house in Ulster County, New York, and is part of the Nash Collection.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1750
eMuseum Object ID:
40574
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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