Tumbler fragment
Classification:
Date:
1760-1783
Medium:
Glass
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 3/8 x 2 in. ( 3.5 x 5.1 cm )
Description:
Colorless base with body; blue tint.
Object Number:
INV.5924.641
Marks:
handwritten: base: "British camp/Prescott Ave."
Gallery Label:
This fragment was excavated by the Field Exploration Committee at a military camp on the Colonial Dyckman farm, at 204th Street between Seaman and Payson Avenues in Washington Heights, Manhattan. Built after the surrender of Fort Washington by American forces on November 16, 1776, the camp was occupied by British and Hessian troops until evacuation in 1783.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1783
eMuseum Object ID:
40486
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Bottle fragment
Classification:
Date:
1760-1783
Medium:
Glass
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 3/8 x 1 3/8 in. ( 6 x 3.5 cm )
Description:
Colorless, flat lip with partial neck.
Object Number:
INV.5924.640
Marks:
handwritten: neck: "British camp/Seaman Ave..."
Gallery Label:
This fragment was excavated by the Field Exploration Committee at a military camp on the Colonial Dyckman farm, at 204th Street between Seaman and Payson Avenues in Washington Heights, Manhattan. Built after the surrender of Fort Washington by American forces on November 16, 1776, the camp was occupied by British and Hessian troops until evacuation in 1783.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1783
eMuseum Object ID:
40485
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Wine glass fragment
Classification:
Date:
1760-1783
Medium:
Glass
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 7/8 x 2 1/2 in. ( 7.3 x 6.4 cm )
Description:
Colorless glass foot with partial stem.
Object Number:
INV.5924.639
Marks:
handwritten: foot: "British camp/Prescott Ave."
Gallery Label:
This fragment was excavated by the Field Exploration Committee at a military camp on the Colonial Dyckman farm, at 204th Street between Seaman and Payson Avenues in Washington Heights, Manhattan. Built after the surrender of Fort Washington by American forces on November 16, 1776, the camp was occupied by British and Hessian troops until evacuation in 1783.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1783
eMuseum Object ID:
40484
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Button
Classification:
Date:
1760-1783
Medium:
Silver, bone
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 in. ( 2.5 cm )
Description:
Silver and bone button; thin silver face with stamped floral design in center over bone back; roped border.
Object Number:
INV.5924.678
Gallery Label:
This button was excavated by the Field Exploration Committee at a military camp on the Colonial Dyckman farm, at 204th Street between Seaman and Payson Avenues in Washington Heights, Manhattan. Built after the surrender of Fort Washington by American forces on November 16, 1776, the camp was occupied by British and Hessian troops until evacuation in 1783. The button may have been worn by a civilian or an officer.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1783
eMuseum Object ID:
40483
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Button
Classification:
Date:
1760-1783
Medium:
Gilt
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 in. ( 2.5 cm )
Description:
Gilt button; thin gilt face with stamped floral design inside roped border.
Object Number:
INV.5924.677
Gallery Label:
This button was excavated by the Field Exploration Committee at a military camp on the Colonial Dyckman farm, at 204th Street between Seaman and Payson Avenues in Washington Heights, Manhattan. Built after the surrender of Fort Washington by American forces on November 16, 1776, the camp was occupied by British and Hessian troops until evacuation in 1783. The button may have been worn by a civilian or an officer.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1783
eMuseum Object ID:
40482
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Fork
Classification:
Date:
1760-1783
Medium:
Iron
Dimensions:
Overall: 5 1/2 x 5/8 in. ( 14 x 1.6 cm )
Description:
Iron fork; two-tined.
Object Number:
INV.6174.11
Gallery Label:
This fork was excavated by the Field Exploration Committee at an American Revolutionary War campsite on the Cat Rock Road in Putnam County, NY (Hudson Highlands).
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1783
eMuseum Object ID:
40460
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Hook
Classification:
Date:
1760-1783
Medium:
Iron
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 x 1 in. ( 5.1 x 2.5 cm )
Description:
Iron hook.
Object Number:
INV.6174.9
Gallery Label:
This hook was excavated by the Field Exploration Committee at an American Revolutionary War campsite on the Cat Rock Road in Putnam County, NY (Hudson Highlands).
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1783
eMuseum Object ID:
40458
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Knife blade
Classification:
Date:
1760-1783
Medium:
Iron
Dimensions:
Overall: 7 1/2 x 1/2 in. ( 19 x 1.3 cm )
Description:
Iron knife blade.
Object Number:
INV.6174.10
Gallery Label:
This knife was excavated by the Field Exploration Committee at an American Revolutionary War campsite on the Cat Rock Road in Putnam County, NY (Hudson Highlands).
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1783
eMuseum Object ID:
40459
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Nail
Classification:
Date:
1760-1783
Medium:
Iron
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 3/4 x 5/8 in. ( 7 x 1.6 cm )
Description:
Iron nail.
Object Number:
INV.6174.8
Gallery Label:
This nail was excavated by the Field Exploration Committee at an American Revolutionary War campsite on the Cat Rock Road in Putnam County, NY (Hudson Highlands).
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1783
eMuseum Object ID:
40457
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Bullet extractor
Classification:
Date:
1775-1783
Medium:
Iron
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 3/4 x 1/4 in. ( 4.4 x 0.6 cm )
Description:
Iron bullet extractor; flat strip with spoon-like bowl at front.
Object Number:
INV.6174.7
Gallery Label:
This bullet extractor was excavated by the Field Exploration Committee at an American Revolutionary War campsite on the Cat Rock Road in Putnam County, NY (Hudson Highlands).
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1783
eMuseum Object ID:
40456
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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