Earthenware fragments (2)
Classification:
Date:
1760-1800
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
largest: 1 1/2 x 3 5/8 in. ( 3.8 x 9.2 cm )
Description:
Earthenware fragments; buff-bodied rims with crimped edges and brown slip lines.
Object Number:
INV.5859.13-14
Gallery Label:
These rim fragments were parts of dishes.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1800
eMuseum Object ID:
37513
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Earthenware fragments (4)
Classification:
Date:
1760-1800
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
largest: 2 x 4 1/2 in. ( 5.1 x 11.4 cm )
Description:
Earthenware fragments; red-bodied rims with crimped edges and yellow-slip lines.
Object Number:
INV.5859.9-12
Gallery Label:
These rim fragments were parts of dishes.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1800
eMuseum Object ID:
37512
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Cannonball
Classification:
Date:
1760-1783
Medium:
Iron
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 in. ( 5.1 cm )
Description:
Iron cannonball; stamped with arrow.
Object Number:
INV.6456.1
Gallery Label:
The stamped arrow on the cannonball indicates British Government ownership.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1783
eMuseum Object ID:
37497
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Bar shot
Classification:
Date:
1775-1776
Medium:
Iron
Dimensions:
Overall: 11 3/4 x 3 1/2 in. ( 29.8 x 8.9 cm )
Description:
Iron bar shot; two large half-circles connected by a rectangular bar.
Object Number:
INV.5677.1
Gallery Label:
This bar shot was found at Fort Independence, at 235th Street in the Bronx, New York City. Built by the Continental Army in the summer of 1776, Fort Independence was part of a chain of eight American forts that commanded the northern approaches to Manhattan island. Abandoned in November, 1776 in the face of a coming assault, the fort was occupied by British and Hessian troops until 1779. The bar shot, which expanded when fired, was probably abandoned by the retreating troops.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1776
eMuseum Object ID:
37492
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Musket flint excavated at Fort Ticonderoga
Classification:
Highlight:
Not promoted
Date:
1750-1783
Medium:
Flint
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 1/2 x 1 1/8 in. ( 3.8 x 2.9 cm )
Description:
Musket flint; brown.
Object Number:
INV.5778.69
Gallery Label:
This musket flint was excavated by the Field Exploration Committee at Fort Ticonderoga, at Lake Champlain in New York. Built by the French in 1755 and called 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. The fort was recaptured in June, 1777 by General Burgoyne's army.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1783
eMuseum Object ID:
37486
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Fragments of bowl (4)
Classification:
Date:
1775-1800
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 3 x 6 in. ( 7.6 x 15.2 cm )
Description:
Earthenware bowl fragments; pearlware base, body, rim, and rim/base fragments; underglazed blue handpainted landscape design on exterior; diaper design on interior.
Object Number:
INV.5859.7a-d
Gallery Label:
This lid was probably part of a teapot.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1800
eMuseum Object ID:
37482
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Fragment of lid
Classification:
Date:
1770-1800
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 1/8 x 4 1/4 in. ( 5.4 x 10.8 cm )
Description:
Earthenware lid fragment; creamware with red/green floral design and flower-shaped finial.
Object Number:
INV.5859.6
Gallery Label:
This lid was probably part of a teapot.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1800
eMuseum Object ID:
37481
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Fragment of saucer
Classification:
Date:
1770-1800
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 1/4 x 4 3/8 in. ( 3.2 x 11.1 cm )
Description:
Earthenware fragment of saucer; creamware rim/ base fragment with overglazed red and green floral design on interior, and red line under rim.
Object Number:
INV.5859.4
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1800
eMuseum Object ID:
37480
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Fragments of tea bowl (3)
Classification:
Date:
1770-1800
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 3/4 x 2 7/8 in. ( 4.4 x 7.3 cm )
Description:
Earthenware tea bowl fragments; creamware rim, base, and rim/base fragments with overglazed red and green floral design on interior; red flower in center of bowl and red line below rim on interior.
Object Number:
INV.5859.5a-c
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1800
eMuseum Object ID:
37479
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Pearlware fragments (3)
Classification:
Date:
1775-1800
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
largest: 2 1/4 x 1 1/2 in. ( 5.7 x 3.8 cm )
Description:
Earthenware fragments; pearlware body fragments with underglazed blue hand-painted designs.
Object Number:
INV.5859.1-3
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1800
eMuseum Object ID:
37477
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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