Iron fragment excavated at a Revolutionary War military hut
Classification:
Highlight:
Not promoted
Date:
1760-1783
Medium:
Iron
Dimensions:
Overall: 3/8 x 3/4 in. ( 1 x 1.9 cm )
Description:
Iron fragment; dome-shaped.
Credit Line:
Gift of the Washington Headquarters Association, Daughters of the American Revolution, 1947
Object Number:
INV.6100.390
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:
35806
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Buckle excavated at a Revolutionary War military hut
Classification:
Highlight:
Not promoted
Date:
1760-1783
Medium:
Iron
Dimensions:
Overall: 3/4 in. ( 1.9 cm )
Description:
Iron buckle; square frame.
Credit Line:
Gift of the Washington Headquarters Association, Daughters of the American Revolution, 1947
Object Number:
INV.6100.389
Gallery Label:
This buckle 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:
35803
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Scabbard point excavated at Revolutionary War barracks
Classification:
Highlight:
Not promoted
Date:
1760-1783
Medium:
Brass
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 1/2 x 1 in. ( 3.8 x 2.5 cm )
Description:
Brass scabbard point; cone-shaped and hollow.
Credit Line:
Gift of the Washington Headquarters Association, Daughters of the American Revolution, 1947
Object Number:
INV.6100.193
Gallery Label:
This scabbard point 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. The point was attached to the end of a British or Hessian soldier's bayonet scabbard.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1783
eMuseum Object ID:
35801
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Scabbard point excavated at Revolutionary War barracks
Classification:
Highlight:
Not promoted
Date:
1760-1783
Medium:
Brass
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 1/8 x 1 1/8 in. ( 5.4 x 2.9 cm )
Description:
Brass scabbard point; cone-shaped and hollow.
Credit Line:
Gift of the Washington Headquarters Association, Daughters of the American Revolution, 1947
Object Number:
INV.6100.192
Gallery Label:
This scabbard point was excavated by Reginald P. Bolton and others 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. The point was found at Broadway and 181st Street, and was attached to the end of a British or Hessian soldier's bayonet scabbard.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1783
eMuseum Object ID:
35800
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Key excavated at Revolutionary War barracks
Classification:
Highlight:
Not promoted
Date:
1760-1783
Medium:
Iron
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 5/8 x 1 in. ( 6.7 x 2.5 cm )
Description:
Iron key; cylindrical shaft with circular grip at one end.
Credit Line:
Gift of the Washington Headquarters Association, Daughters of the American Revolution, 1947
Object Number:
INV.6100.191
Gallery Label:
This key 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:
35799
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Iron arrow excavated at Revolutionary War barracks
Classification:
Highlight:
Not promoted
Date:
1760-1783
Medium:
Iron
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 5/8 x 9 in. ( 4.1 x 22.9 cm )
Description:
Iron arrow; pierced with two holes.
Credit Line:
Gift of the Washington Headquarters Association, Daughters of the American Revolution, 1947
Object Number:
INV.6100.190
Gallery Label:
This arrow 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. The arrow was probably part of a sign.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1783
eMuseum Object ID:
35795
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Musket balls (8) excavated at Revolutionary War barracks
Classification:
Highlight:
Not promoted
Date:
1760-1783
Medium:
Lead
Dimensions:
largest: 5/8 in. ( 1.6 cm )
Description:
Lead musket balls.
Credit Line:
Gift of the Washington Headquarters Association, Daughters of the American Revolution, 1947
Object Number:
INV.6100.99-106
Gallery Label:
These musket balls 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:
35792
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Military buttons (58) excavated at Revolutionary War barracks
Classification:
Highlight:
Not promoted
Date:
1770-1783
Medium:
Pewter, iron
Dimensions:
largest: 7/8 in. ( 2.2 cm )
Description:
Pewter military buttons; some have looped iron fasteners on back.
Credit Line:
Gift of the Washington Headquarters Association, Daughters of the American Revolution, 1947
Object Number:
INV.6100.42-98
Gallery Label:
These pencils were excavated by Reginald P. Bolton and others from a trench 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:
35790
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Lead pencils (4) excavated at Revolutionary War barracks
Classification:
Highlight:
Not promoted
Date:
1760-1783
Medium:
Lead
Dimensions:
largest: 6 x 1/4 in. ( 15.2 x 0.6 cm )
Description:
Lead pencils; thin rectangular or cylindrical strips.
Credit Line:
Gift of the Washington Headquarters Association, Daughters of the American Revolution, 1947
Object Number:
INV.6100.38-41
Gallery Label:
These pencils were excavated by Reginald P. Bolton and others from a trench 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:
35787
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Tobacco pipe fragments (9) excavated at a Revolutionary War military hut
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Classification:
Highlight:
Not promoted
Date:
1760-1783
Medium:
Clay
Dimensions:
largest: 2 1/8 x 3/8 in. ( 5.4 x 1 cm )
Description:
Clay tobacco pipe fragments; eight stem and one bowl fragment.
Credit Line:
Gift of the Washington Headquarters Association, Daughters of the American Revolution, 1947
Object Number:
INV.6100.380-388
Gallery Label:
These fragments 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:
35777
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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