Shoe buckles (4) excavated at Revolutionary War barracks
Classification:
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Not promoted
Date:
1760-1783
Medium:
Brass, iron
Dimensions:
largest: 1/2 x 2 in. ( 1.3 x 5.1 cm )
Description:
Brass shoe buckles; rectangular frames with decorative designs; one has an iron chape.
Credit Line:
Gift of the Washington Headquarters Association, Daughters of the American Revolution, 1947
Object Number:
INV.6100.348-351
Gallery Label:
These shoe buckles 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. The buckles were worn by British, Hessian, or Loyalist officers.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1783
eMuseum Object ID:
35662
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Shoe buckles (2) excavated at Revolutionary War barracks
Classification:
Highlight:
Not promoted
Date:
1760-1783
Medium:
Brass, iron
Dimensions:
largest: 3/4 x 2 1/4 in. ( 1.9 x 5.7 cm )
Description:
Brass shoe buckles; rectangular frames; one has an iron chape.
Credit Line:
Gift of the Washington Headquarters Association, Daughters of the American Revolution, 1947
Object Number:
INV.6100.346-347
Gallery Label:
These shoe buckles 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:
35656
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Human bone fragments (5) excavated at Revolutionary War barracks
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Classification:
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Date:
1760-1783
Medium:
Bone
Dimensions:
largest: 1 x 2 1/8 in. ( 2.5 x 5.4 cm )
Description:
Human bone fragments.
Credit Line:
Gift of the Washington Headquarters Association, Daughters of the American Revolution, 1947
Object Number:
INV.6100.21-25
Gallery Label:
These bones were 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 bones probably came from the body of a soldier who died while stationed at the barracks.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1783
eMuseum Object ID:
35642
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Fragment of fob seal excavated at Revolutionary War barracks
Classification:
Highlight:
Not promoted
Date:
1760-1783
Medium:
Brass
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 3/8 x 1 1/4 in. ( 3.5 x 3.2 cm )
Description:
Brass shank of fob seal.
Credit Line:
Gift of the Washington Headquarters Association, Daughters of the American Revolution, 1947
Object Number:
INV.6100.16
Gallery Label:
This fragment 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 fob seal was suspended from the watch chain of an officer stationed in the barracks.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1783
eMuseum Object ID:
35640
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Shoe buckle excavated at Revolutionary War barracks
Classification:
Highlight:
Not promoted
Date:
1760-1783
Medium:
Iron
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 x 2 1/2 in. ( 2.5 x 6.4 cm )
Description:
Iron shoe buckle; rounded, rectangular frame with beaded decoration.
Credit Line:
Gift of the Washington Headquarters Association, Daughters of the American Revolution, 1947
Object Number:
INV.6100.345
Gallery Label:
This shoe buckle 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 buckle was worn by a British, Hessian, or Loyalist officer.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1783
eMuseum Object ID:
35625
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Belt buckle excavated at Revolutionary War barracks
Classification:
Highlight:
Not promoted
Date:
1760-1783
Medium:
Brass
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 5/8 x 2 3/8 in. ( 4.1 x 6 cm )
Description:
Brass belt buckle; rectangular frame.
Credit Line:
Gift of the Washington Headquarters Association, Daughters of the American Revolution, 1947
Object Number:
INV.6100.344
Gallery Label:
This belt buckle 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:
35623
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Musket flint excavated at Revolutionary War barracks
Classification:
Highlight:
Not promoted
Date:
1760-1783
Medium:
Flint
Dimensions:
Overall: 3/8 x 1 1/4 in. ( 1 x 3.2 cm )
Description:
Musket flint; brown.
Credit Line:
Gift of the Washington Headquarters Association, Daughters of the American Revolution, 1947
Object Number:
INV.6100.343
Gallery Label:
This musket flint 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:
35618
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Fragments of stoneware cup (3) excavated at Revolutionary War barracks
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Classification:
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Date:
1740-1783
Medium:
Stoneware
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 5/8 x 1 1/8 in. ( 4.1 x 2.9 cm )
Description:
Stoneware cup fragments; white salt-glazed.
Credit Line:
Gift of the Washington Headquarters Association, Daughters of the American Revolution, 1947
Object Number:
INV.6100.144a-c
Gallery Label:
These fragments 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. The cup probably belonged to a soldier living in the barracks.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1783
eMuseum Object ID:
35617
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Fragments of drinking glasses (2) excavated at Revolutionary War barracks
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Classification:
Highlight:
Not promoted
Date:
1760-1783
Medium:
Glass
Dimensions:
largest: 2 x 1 1/4 in. ( 5.1 x 3.2 cm )
Description:
Fragments of drinking glasses; colorless glass; one base fragment and one rim fragment.
Credit Line:
Gift of the Washington Headquarters Association, Daughters of the American Revolution, 1947
Object Number:
INV.6100.141-142
Gallery Label:
These fragments 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. The base fragment was found in 1911, and was part of a flip that probably belonged to a soldier living in the barracks.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1783
eMuseum Object ID:
35613
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Lead fragment excavated at Revolutionary War barracks
Classification:
Highlight:
Not promoted
Date:
1760-1783
Medium:
Lead
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 1/4 in. ( 3.2 cm )
Description:
Lead fragment; flat rectangular strip.
Credit Line:
Gift of the Washington Headquarters Association, Daughters of the American Revolution, 1947
Object Number:
INV.6100.143
Gallery Label:
This fragment 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 fragment may have been part of a lead sheath that a soldier wrapped around a musket flint.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1783
eMuseum Object ID:
35610
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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