Buttons (3) excavated at a Revolutionary War military hut
Classification:
Highlight:
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Date:
1760-1810
Medium:
Brass
Dimensions:
largest: 3/4 in. ( 1.9 cm )
Description:
Brass buttons; one is inscribed on back.
Credit Line:
Gift of the Washington Headquarters Association, Daughters of the American Revolution, 1947
Object Number:
INV.6100.398-400
Marks:
stamped: (398), on back: "PLATED" (this button may date to the late eighteenth or early nineteenth century)
Gallery Label:
These buttons were excavated by Reginald P. Bolton and others from a military hut at 182nd Street between Fort Washington and Bennett Avenues. The hut was built sometime after the surrender of Fort Washington on November 16, 1776, and was probably occupied by officers of the British and Hessian garrisons of the fort.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1810
eMuseum Object ID:
35883
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Buttons (2) excavated at a Revolutionary War military hut
Classification:
Highlight:
Not promoted
Date:
1760-1783
Medium:
Pewter
Dimensions:
largest: 3/4 in. ( 1.9 cm )
Description:
Pewter buttons.
Credit Line:
Gift of the Washington Headquarters Association, Daughters of the American Revolution, 1947
Object Number:
INV.6100.396-397
Gallery Label:
These buttons were excavated by Reginald P. Bolton and others from a military hut at 182nd Street between Fort Washington and Bennett Avenues. The hut was built sometime after the surrender of Fort Washington on November 16, 1776, and was probably occupied by officers of the British and Hessian garrisons of the fort.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1783
eMuseum Object ID:
35881
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Earthenware fragment excavated at a Revolutionary War military hut
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Classification:
Highlight:
Not promoted
Date:
1760-1783
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 1/8 in. ( 5.4 cm )
Description:
Earthenware fragment; green-glazed.
Credit Line:
Gift of the Washington Headquarters Association, Daughters of the American Revolution, 1947
Object Number:
INV.6100.395
Gallery Label:
This fragment was excavated by Reginald P. Bolton and others from a military hut at 182nd Street between Fort Washington and Bennett Avenues. The hut was built sometime after the surrender of Fort Washington on November 16, 1776, and was probably occupied by officers of the British and Hessian garrisons of the fort.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1783
eMuseum Object ID:
35878
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Spoon handle excavated at Revolutionary War barracks
Classification:
Highlight:
Not promoted
Date:
1760-1783
Medium:
Brass
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 1/4 x 3/8 in. ( 5.7 x 1 cm )
Description:
Brass spoon handle.
Credit Line:
Gift of the Washington Headquarters Association, Daughters of the American Revolution, 1947
Object Number:
INV.6100.112
Gallery Label:
This spoon handle was excavated by Reginald P. Bolton and others from a refuse deposit near military barracks that extended along Bennett Avenue between 181st and 182nd Streets. The barracks were built after the surrender of Fort Washington on November 16, 1776, and were occupied by the British and Hessian garrisons of the fort until evacuation in 1783.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1783
eMuseum Object ID:
35863
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Spoon handle excavated at Revolutionary War barracks
Classification:
Highlight:
Not promoted
Date:
1760-1783
Medium:
Pewter
Dimensions:
Overall: 3 3/4 x 3/4 in. ( 9.5 x 1.9 cm )
Description:
Pewter spoon handle; fiddle-shaped.
Credit Line:
Gift of the Washington Headquarters Association, Daughters of the American Revolution, 1947
Object Number:
INV.6100.111
Gallery Label:
This spoon handle was excavated by Reginald P. Bolton and others from a refuse deposit near military barracks that extended along Bennett Avenue between 181st and 182nd Streets. The barracks were built after the surrender of Fort Washington on November 16, 1776, and were occupied by the British and Hessian garrisons of the fort until evacuation in 1783.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1783
eMuseum Object ID:
35861
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Fork excavated at a Revolutionary War military hut
Classification:
Highlight:
Not promoted
Date:
1760-1783
Medium:
Iron, bone
Dimensions:
Overall: 5 1/2 x 5/8 in. ( 14 x 1.6 cm )
Description:
Iron fork; two-tined; handle has bone grips.
Credit Line:
Gift of the Washington Headquarters Association, Daughters of the American Revolution, 1947
Object Number:
INV.6100.394
Gallery Label:
This fork was excavated by Reginald P. Bolton and others from a military hut at 182nd Street between Fort Washington and Bennett Avenues. The hut was built sometime after the surrender of Fort Washington on November 16, 1776, and was probably occupied by officers of the British and Hessian garrisons of the fort.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1783
eMuseum Object ID:
35849
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Iron object excavated at a Revolutionary War military hut
Classification:
Highlight:
Not promoted
Date:
1760-1783
Medium:
Iron
Dimensions:
Overall: 5 x 3/4 in. ( 12.7 x 1.9 cm )
Description:
Iron object; flat blade connected to thin handle.
Credit Line:
Gift of the Washington Headquarters Association, Daughters of the American Revolution, 1947
Object Number:
INV.6100.393
Gallery Label:
This object was excavated by Reginald P. Bolton and others from a military hut at 182nd Street between Fort Washington and Bennett Avenues. The hut was built sometime after the surrender of Fort Washington on November 16, 1776, and was probably occupied by officers of the British and Hessian garrisons of the fort.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1783
eMuseum Object ID:
35845
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Iron object excavated at a Revolutionary War military hut
Classification:
Highlight:
Not promoted
Date:
1760-1783
Medium:
Iron
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 5/8 x 1 1/2 in. ( 6.7 x 3.8 cm )
Description:
Iron object; circular body connected by short neck to square head.
Credit Line:
Gift of the Washington Headquarters Association, Daughters of the American Revolution, 1947
Object Number:
INV.6100.392
Gallery Label:
This object was excavated by Reginald P. Bolton and others from a military hut at 182nd Street between Fort Washington and Bennett Avenues. The hut was built sometime after the surrender of Fort Washington on November 16, 1776, and was probably occupied by officers of the British and Hessian garrisons of the fort.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1783
eMuseum Object ID:
35844
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Buttons (4) excavated at Revolutionary War barracks
Classification:
Highlight:
Not promoted
Date:
1760-1783
Medium:
Brass
Dimensions:
largest: 5/8 in. ( 1.6 cm )
Description:
Brass buttons; one is octagon-shaped and has a decorative design.
Credit Line:
Gift of the Washington Headquarters Association, Daughters of the American Revolution, 1947
Object Number:
INV.6100.107-110
Gallery Label:
These buttons were excavated by Reginald P. Bolton and others from a refuse deposit near military barracks that extended along Bennett Avenue between 181st and 182nd Streets. The barracks were built after the surrender of Fort Washington on November 16, 1776, and were occupied by the British and Hessian garrisons of the fort until evacuation in 1783.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1783
eMuseum Object ID:
35828
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Nail excavated at a Revolutionary War military hut
Classification:
Highlight:
Not promoted
Date:
1760-1783
Medium:
Iron
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 3/8 x 3/8 in. ( 6 x 1 cm )
Description:
Iron nail.
Credit Line:
Gift of the Washington Headquarters Association, Daughters of the American Revolution, 1947
Object Number:
INV.6100.391
Gallery Label:
This nail was excavated by Reginald P. Bolton and others from a military hut at 182nd Street between Fort Washington and Bennett Avenues. The hut was built sometime after the surrender of Fort Washington on November 16, 1776, and was probably occupied by officers of the British and Hessian garrisons of the fort.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1783
eMuseum Object ID:
35809
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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