Nails and spike excavated at Revolutionary War barracks
Classification:
Highlight:
Not promoted
Date:
1760-1783
Medium:
Iron
Dimensions:
largest: 2 1/4 x 1 in. ( 5.7 x 2.5 cm )
Description:
Iron nails and spike; two nails and one spike.
Credit Line:
Gift of the Washington Headquarters Association, Daughters of the American Revolution, 1947
Object Number:
INV.6100.138-140
Gallery Label:
These objects 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:
35609
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Apothecaries' weight excavated at Revolutionary War barracks
Classification:
Highlight:
Not promoted
Date:
1760-1783
Medium:
Brass
Dimensions:
Overall: 1/4 x 3/8 in. ( 0.6 x 1 cm )
Description:
Brass apothecaries' weight; hexagon with inscription on bottom.
Credit Line:
Gift of the Washington Headquarters Association, Daughters of the American Revolution, 1947
Object Number:
INV.6100.15
Marks:
stamped: (15), on bottom; "3i" (the 3 stands for "dram" or "ounce", and the i stands for "1"; one dram or ounce)
Gallery Label:
This weight 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. 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. The weight was used by an apothecary who sold alcohol, medicine, or other products to the soldiers living in the barracks.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1783
eMuseum Object ID:
35607
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Comb excavated at Revolutionary War barracks
Classification:
Highlight:
Not promoted
Date:
1760-1783
Medium:
Bone
Dimensions:
Overall: 3/4 x 1 5/8 in. ( 1.9 x 4.1 cm )
Description:
Bone comb.
Credit Line:
Gift of the Washington Headquarters Association, Daughters of the American Revolution, 1947
Object Number:
INV.6100.14
Gallery Label:
This comb 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:
35604
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Arrowhead excavated at Revolutionary War barracks
Classification:
Highlight:
Not promoted
Date:
1500-1650
Medium:
Flint
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 5/8 x 5/8 in. ( 4.1 x 1.6 cm )
Description:
Flint arrowhead.
Credit Line:
Gift of the Washington Headquarters Association, Daughters of the American Revolution, 1947
Object Number:
INV.6100.13
Gallery Label:
This arrowhead was excavated by Reginald P. Bolton and others at 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.
This American Indian arrowhead was excavated by Reginald P. Bolton and others at military barracks that extended along Bennett Avenue between 181st and 182nd Streets. The barracks were built after the surrender of Fort Washington on November 18, 1776, and were occupied by British and Hessian garrisons until their evacuation in 1783. Bolton's excavations uncovered military artifacts from the Revolutionary War as well as American Indian objects.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1650
eMuseum Object ID:
35603
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Musket balls (12) 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.6100.331-342
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:
35583
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Pistol balls (5) excavated at Revolutionary War barracks
Classification:
Highlight:
Not promoted
Date:
1760-1783
Medium:
Lead
Dimensions:
largest: 1/2 in. ( 1.3 cm )
Description:
Lead pistol balls.
Credit Line:
Gift of the Washington Headquarters Association, Daughters of the American Revolution, 1947
Object Number:
INV.6100.326-330
Gallery Label:
These pistol 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. The balls were used with pistols that belonged to officers, or to privates and officers in the Scottish Highland regiments.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1783
eMuseum Object ID:
35582
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Musket balls (102) 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.6100.224-325
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. 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:
35580
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
British military button excavated at Revolutionary War barracks
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Classification:
Highlight:
Not promoted
Date:
1770-1783
Medium:
Pewter
Dimensions:
Overall: 7/8 in. ( 2.2 cm )
Description:
Pewter military button; regiment number on front.
Credit Line:
Gift of the Washington Headquarters Association, Daughters of the American Revolution, 1947
Object Number:
INV.6100.137
Marks:
stamped: (137), on front: "33" (33rd Regiment)
Gallery Label:
This button 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 button was worn on the uniform coat of a British private in the 33rd Regiment.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1783
eMuseum Object ID:
35577
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Bayonet socket excavated at Revolutionary War barracks
Classification:
Highlight:
Not promoted
Date:
1760-1783
Medium:
Iron
Dimensions:
Overall: 3 7/8 in. ( 9.8 cm )
Description:
Iron bayonet socket; cylindrical socket connected to curved elbow.
Credit Line:
Gift of the Washington Headquarters Association, Daughters of the American Revolution, 1947
Object Number:
INV.6100.136
Gallery Label:
This bayonet socket 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 bayonet belonged to a British, Hessian, or Loyalist soldier.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1783
eMuseum Object ID:
35573
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Bayonet blade excavated at Revolutionary War barracks
Classification:
Highlight:
Not promoted
Date:
1760-1783
Medium:
Iron
Dimensions:
Overall: 8 x 1 1/4 in. ( 20.3 x 3.2 cm )
Description:
Iron bayonet blade; triangular blade; blade is bent.
Credit Line:
Gift of the Washington Headquarters Association, Daughters of the American Revolution, 1947
Object Number:
INV.6100.135
Gallery Label:
This bayonet 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 bayonet belonged to a British, Hessian, or Loyalist soldier.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1783
eMuseum Object ID:
35571
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.






