Framed set of bottle and wine glass fragments (25)
Classification:
Highlight:
Not promoted
Date:
1750-1783
Medium:
Glass
Dimensions:
largest: 3 1/2 x 2 in. ( 8.9 x 5.1 cm )
Description:
Four colorless glass flasks: short cylindrical necks with shoulder fragments, two flasks have ribbing, one has a diamond pattern, and another has raised bosses on shoulders; four green glass flasks: short cylindrical necks with shoulder and body fragments; two have ribbing on shoulder and one has fluting and other green flask is slightly melted; four colorless body fragments: one has ribbing, another diamond pattern; two colorless bottle bases; three oval green bottle bases with ribbing or fluting; five colorless stem fragments: four have white spiral twists inside.
Object Number:
INV.6472.1-25
Gallery Label:
These glass fragments were excavated by Reginald P. Bolton and others at Revolutionary War forts and military camps in Washington Heights, Manhattan. Built after the surrender of Fort Washington by American forces on November 16, 1776, the camps were occupied by the British and Hessian garrisons of Washington Heights until evacuation in 1783.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1783
eMuseum Object ID:
39842
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Human cranium (6)
Classification:
Date:
1776-1783
Medium:
Bone
Dimensions:
Overall: 6 x 6 in. ( 15.2 x 15.2 cm )
Description:
Human cranium; four large and two small fragments that form complate top and back of skull; two sutures.
Credit Line:
Gift of the Washington Headquarters Association, Daughters of the American Revolution, 1947
Object Number:
INV.6100.459a-f
Gallery Label:
This cranium was excavated by Reginald P. Bolton and others from a trench at Fort Washington Avenue and 181st Street, near military barracks that extended along Bennett Avenue between 181st and 182nd Streets. Built after the surrender of Fort Washington by American forces on November 16, 1776, the barracks were occupied by the British and Hessian garrisons of the fort until evacuation in 1783.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1783
eMuseum Object ID:
39841
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Stoneware fragments (3)
Classification:
Date:
1760-1783
Medium:
Stoneware
Dimensions:
largest: 1 1/2 x 1 1/2 in. ( 3.8 x 3.8 cm )
Description:
Stoneware fragments; two brown rims and one body; raised lines across body exterior.
Object Number:
INV.5924.689-691
Gallery Label:
These fragments were excavated by Reginald P. Bolton and others at a military camp on the Colonial Dyckman farm, at 204th Street between Seaman and Payson Avenues in Washington Heights, Manhattan. Built after the American surrender of Fort Washington 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:
39840
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Stoneware fragments (6)
Classification:
Date:
1760-1783
Medium:
Stoneware
Dimensions:
largest: 3 x 3 5/8 in. ( 7.6 x 9.2 cm )
Description:
Stoneware fragments; two brown rims, two bodies two base; raised lines across body exteriors.
Object Number:
INV.5924.688a-f
Gallery Label:
These fragments were excavated by Reginald P. Bolton and others at a military camp on the Colonial Dyckman farm, at 204th Street between Seaman and Payson Avenues in Washington Heights, Manhattan. Built after the American surrender of Fort Washington 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:
39839
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Bar shot
Classification:
Date:
1775-1783
Medium:
Iron
Dimensions:
Overall: 12 3/8 x 3 7/8 in. ( 31.4 x 9.8 cm )
Description:
Iron bar shot; two half-circles connected by rectangular bar.
Object Number:
INV.6200.560
Gallery Label:
According to an attached tag, this bar shot was excavated by the Field Exploration Committee at Fort Washington. Built by the Continental Army in the summer of 1776, the fort extended west along 183rd Street from Fort Washington to Pinehurst Avenue. The fort was captured on November 16, 1776 by British and Hessian forces, and was occupied by them until 1783. Bar shot was a form of artillery that was shot from a cannon.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1783
eMuseum Object ID:
39833
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Bowls (6)
Classification:
Date:
1760-1783
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 1/4 x 6 in. ( 3.2 x 15.2 cm )
Description:
Earthenware bowl; three creamware rims and three rim/base.
Object Number:
INV.5924.687a-f
Gallery Label:
These fragments were excavated by Reginald P. Bolton and others at a military camp on the Colonial Dyckman farm, at 204th Street between Seaman and Payson Avenues in Washington Heights, Manhattan. Built after the American surrender of Fort Washington 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:
39815
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Stoneware fragment
Classification:
Date:
1740-1783
Medium:
Stoneware
Dimensions:
Overall: 3/4 x 1 3/4 in. ( 1.9 x 4.4 cm )
Description:
Stoneware fragment; red-bodied base.
Object Number:
INV.5924.686
Gallery Label:
This fragment was excavated by Reginald P. Bolton and others at a military camp on the Colonial Dyckman farm, at 204th Street between Seaman and Payson Avenues in Washington Heights, Manhattan. Built after the American surrender of Fort Washington 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:
39814
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Stoneware fragments (2)
Classification:
Date:
1740-1783
Medium:
Stoneware
Dimensions:
Overall: 3 3/4 x 4 1/2 in. ( 9.5 x 11.4 cm )
Description:
Stoneware fragments; red-bodied body and base fragment with sprigged designs.
Object Number:
INV.5924.685ab
Gallery Label:
These fragments were excavated by Reginald P. Bolton and others at a military camp on the Colonial Dyckman farm, at 204th Street between Seaman and Payson Avenues in Washington Heights, Manhattan. Built after the American surrender of Fort Washington 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:
39813
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Creamware fragments (3)
Classification:
Date:
1760-1783
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
largest: 1 1/4 x 2 1/8 in. ( 3.2 x 5.4 cm )
Description:
Earthenware fragments; creamware rims.
Object Number:
INV.5924.682-684
Gallery Label:
These fragments were excavated by Reginald P. Bolton and others at a military camp on the Colonial Dyckman farm, at 204th Street between Seaman and Payson Avenues in Washington Heights, Manhattan. Built after the American surrender of Fort Washington 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:
39812
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Creamware fragments (2)
Classification:
Date:
1760-1783
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 1/4 x 2 7/8 in. ( 0.6 x 7.3 cm )
Description:
Earthenware fragments; creamware bases with beading on interior.
Object Number:
INV.5924.681ab
Gallery Label:
These fragments were excavated by Reginald P. Bolton and others at a military camp on the Colonial Dyckman farm, at 204th Street between Seaman and Payson Avenues in Washington Heights, Manhattan. Built after the American surrender of Fort Washington 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:
39811
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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