Buttons (3) excavated at Revolutionary War barracks

Classification: 
Date: 
1760-1783
Medium: 
Pewter
Dimensions: 
largest: 1 1/8 in. ( 2.9 cm )
Description: 
Pewter buttons.
Credit Line: 
Gift of the Washington Headquarters Association, Daughters of the American Revolution, 1947
Object Number: 
INV.6100.200-202
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: 
35513
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

Fragment of wine glass excavated at Revolutionary War barracks

Classification: 
Date: 
1760-1783
Medium: 
Glass
Dimensions: 
Overall: 3 3/4 x 1 3/4 in. ( 9.5 x 4.4 cm )
Description: 
Fragment of wine glass; colorless glass stem with foot.
Credit Line: 
Gift of the Washington Headquarters Association, Daughters of the American Revolution, 1947
Object Number: 
INV.6100.199
Gallery Label: 
This wine glass 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 wine glass was probably owned by a British, Hessian, or Loyalist officer.
Date Begin: 
0
Date End: 
1783
eMuseum Object ID: 
35512
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

Fragment of wine glass excavated at Revolutionary War barracks

Classification: 
Date: 
1760-1783
Medium: 
Glass
Dimensions: 
Overall: 3 7/8 x 1 3/4 in. ( 9.8 x 4.4 cm )
Description: 
Fragment of wine glass; colorless glass stem with foot.
Credit Line: 
Gift of the Washington Headquarters Association, Daughters of the American Revolution, 1947
Object Number: 
INV.6100.198
Gallery Label: 
This wine glass 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 wine glass was probably owned by a British, Hessian, or Loyalist officer.
Date Begin: 
0
Date End: 
1783
eMuseum Object ID: 
35509
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

Fragment of musket barrel excavated at Revolutionary War barracks

Classification: 
Date: 
1760-1783
Medium: 
Iron
Dimensions: 
Overall: 4 1/2 x 7/8 in. ( 11.4 x 2.2 cm )
Description: 
Iron fragment of musket barrel.
Credit Line: 
Gift of the Washington Headquarters Association, Daughters of the American Revolution, 1947
Object Number: 
INV.6100.133
Gallery Label: 
This musket barrel 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 musket belonged to a British, Hessian, or Loyalist soldier.
Date Begin: 
0
Date End: 
1783
eMuseum Object ID: 
35508
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

Iron objects (7) excavated at Revolutionary War barracks

Classification: 
Date: 
1760-1783
Medium: 
Iron
Dimensions: 
largest: 5 1/2 x 1 in. ( 14 x 2.5 cm )
Description: 
Iron objects; large, hollow spikes with two flat arms extending from base.
Credit Line: 
Gift of the Washington Headquarters Association, Daughters of the American Revolution, 1947
Object Number: 
INV.6100.126-132
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. The objects may be the butt-ends of pikes or tent pins.
Date Begin: 
0
Date End: 
1783
eMuseum Object ID: 
35507
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

Iron object excavated at Revolutionary War barracks

Classification: 
Date: 
1760-1783
Medium: 
Iron
Dimensions: 
Overall: 3 3/4 x 1 in. ( 9.5 x 2.5 cm )
Description: 
Iron object; large, hollow spike.
Credit Line: 
Gift of the Washington Headquarters Association, Daughters of the American Revolution, 1947
Object Number: 
INV.6100.125
Gallery Label: 
This object was found 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 object was found at Fort Washington Avenue and 181st Street, and may be the butt-end of a pike or a tent pin.
Date Begin: 
0
Date End: 
1783
eMuseum Object ID: 
35505
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

Fragment of musket barrel excavated at Revolutionary War barracks

Classification: 
Date: 
1760-1783
Medium: 
Iron
Dimensions: 
Overall: 7 x 7/8 in. ( 17.8 x 2.2 cm )
Description: 
Iron fragment of musket barrel.
Credit Line: 
Gift of the Washington Headquarters Association, Daughters of the American Revolution, 1947
Object Number: 
INV.6100.124
Gallery Label: 
This musket barrel 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 musket belonged to a British, Hessian, or Loyalist soldier.
Date Begin: 
0
Date End: 
1783
eMuseum Object ID: 
35501
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

British military buttons (4) excavated at Revolutionary War barracks

Classification: 
Date: 
1770-1783
Medium: 
Pewter
Dimensions: 
largest: 7/8 in. ( 2.2 cm )
Description: 
Pewter military buttons; regiment number on front; roped border design.
Credit Line: 
Gift of the Washington Headquarters Association, Daughters of the American Revolution, 1947
Object Number: 
INV.6100.2-5
Marks: 
stamped: (2-5), on front: "57" (57th British Regiment)
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. The buttons were worn on the uniforms of privates in the 57th Regiment, which was stationed in New York City from August, 1776 until evacuation.
Date Begin: 
0
Date End: 
1783
eMuseum Object ID: 
35498
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

British military button excavated at Revolutionary War barracks

Classification: 
Date: 
1770-1783
Medium: 
Pewter
Dimensions: 
Overall: 7/8 in. ( 2.2 cm )
Description: 
Pewter military button; decorated with wreath on front.
Credit Line: 
Gift of the Washington Headquarters Association, Daughters of the American Revolution, 1947
Object Number: 
INV.6100.1
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.
Date Begin: 
0
Date End: 
1783
eMuseum Object ID: 
35490
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

Fragment of stemware drinking glass excavated at Revolutionary War barracks

Classification: 
Date: 
1760-1783
Medium: 
Glass
Dimensions: 
Overall: 2 3/8 in. ( 6 cm )
Description: 
Fragment of stemware drinking glass; colorless glass foot.
Credit Line: 
Gift of the Washington Headquarters Association, Daughters of the American Revolution, 1947
Object Number: 
INV.6100.197
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 glass was probably owned by a British, Hessian, or Loyalist officer.
Date Begin: 
0
Date End: 
1783
eMuseum Object ID: 
35477
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

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