Fragment of spigot excavated at Revolutionary War barracks

Classification: 
Date: 
1760-1783
Medium: 
Brass
Dimensions: 
Overall: 1 3/8 in. ( 3.5 cm )
Description: 
Brass fragment of spigot.
Credit Line: 
Gift of the Washington Headquarters Association, Daughters of the American Revolution, 1947
Object Number: 
INV.6100.196
Gallery Label: 
This spigot 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: 
35475
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

Fragment of sword blade excavated at Revolutionary War barracks

Classification: 
Date: 
1760-1783
Medium: 
Iron
Dimensions: 
Overall: 12 1/4 x 1 1/4 in. ( 31.1 x 3.2 cm )
Description: 
Iron fragment of sword blade.
Credit Line: 
Gift of the Washington Headquarters Association, Daughters of the American Revolution, 1947
Object Number: 
INV.6100.123
Gallery Label: 
This sword blade 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 sword belonged to a British, Hessian, or Loyalist officer.
Date Begin: 
0
Date End: 
1783
eMuseum Object ID: 
35468
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

Brass object excavated at Revolutionary War barracks

Classification: 
Date: 
1760-1783
Medium: 
Brass
Dimensions: 
Overall: 3 3/8 x 3/8 in. ( 8.6 x 1 cm )
Description: 
Brass object; flat rectangular strip marked on edge with groups of six or seven small lines at spaced intervals; inscription in center.
Credit Line: 
Gift of the Washington Headquarters Association, Daughters of the American Revolution, 1947
Object Number: 
INV.6100.122
Marks: 
stamped: (122), on front: "CHARLES HUSSEY SUG..."
Gallery Label: 
This object 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 object was found at 181st Street and Broadway, and may be a ruler that belonged to a soldier or a civilian.
Date Begin: 
0
Date End: 
1783
eMuseum Object ID: 
35462
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

Saucer excavated at Revolutionary War barracks

Classification: 
Date: 
1740-1783
Medium: 
Earthenware
Dimensions: 
Overall: 1 1/8 x 4 5/8 in. ( 2.9 x 11.7 cm )
Description: 
Earthenware saucer; creamware.
Credit Line: 
Gift of the Washington Headquarters Association, Daughters of the American Revolution, 1947
Object Number: 
1947.547.1a-i
Gallery Label: 
This saucer 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: 
35450
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

Human cranial bones (4) excavated at Revolutionary War baracks

Classification: 
Date: 
1776-1783
Medium: 
Bone
Dimensions: 
largest: 5/8 x 3 3/8 in. ( 1.6 x 8.6 cm )
Description: 
Human cranial bones.
Credit Line: 
Gift of the Washington Headquarters Association, Daughters of the American Revolution, 1947
Object Number: 
INV.6100.417a-d
Gallery Label: 
These human cranial 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.
Date Begin: 
0
Date End: 
1783
eMuseum Object ID: 
35446
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

Spoon excavated at Revolutionary War barracks

Classification: 
Date: 
1760-1783
Medium: 
Pewter
Dimensions: 
Overall: 7 1/8 x 1 3/4 in. ( 18.1 x 4.4 cm )
Description: 
Pewter spoon; part of bowl broken off.
Credit Line: 
Gift of the Washington Headquarters Association, Daughters of the American Revolution, 1947
Object Number: 
INV.6100.121
Gallery Label: 
This spoon 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: 
35431
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

Fork excavated at Revolutionary War barracks

Classification: 
Date: 
1760-1783
Medium: 
Iron
Dimensions: 
Overall: 4 3/4 x 1/2 in. ( 12.1 x 1.3 cm )
Description: 
Iron fork; two-tined.
Credit Line: 
Gift of the Washington Headquarters Association, Daughters of the American Revolution, 1947
Object Number: 
INV.6100.120
Gallery Label: 
This fork 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: 
35429
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

Knife excavated at Revolutionary War barracks

Classification: 
Date: 
1760-1783
Medium: 
Iron, bone
Dimensions: 
Overall: 6 3/4 x 1 in. ( 17.1 x 2.5 cm )
Description: 
Iron knife with bone handle.
Credit Line: 
Gift of the Washington Headquarters Association, Daughters of the American Revolution, 1947
Object Number: 
INV.6100.119
Gallery Label: 
This knife 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: 
35424
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

Musket flint excavated at Revolutionary War barracks

Classification: 
Date: 
1760-1783
Medium: 
Flint
Dimensions: 
Overall: 3/8 x 1 3/8 in. ( 1 x 3.5 cm )
Description: 
Musket flint; dark brown.
Credit Line: 
Gift of the Washington Headquarters Association, Daughters of the American Revolution, 1947
Object Number: 
INV.6100.26
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: 
35413
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

Cross-belt plate

Classification: 
Date: 
1760-1783
Medium: 
Brass
Dimensions: 
Overall: 2 1/4 x 3 3/8 in. ( 5.7 x 8.6 cm )
Description: 
Brass cross-belt plate; rectangular plate with a crown at top above a foliate inscription flanked on both sides by a corps name; washer plate and two rivets on back.
Credit Line: 
Gift of the Washington Headquarters Association, Daughters of the American Revolution, 1947
Object Number: 
INV.6100.416
Marks: 
engraved: on front at bottom: "GR (foliate; royal cypher of King George III); flanking cypher on left: "...III"; on right: "REG" (probably the 38th British Regiment)
Gallery Label: 
This belt plate 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 plate was worn on the uniform of a private in the 38th Regiment.
Date Begin: 
0
Date End: 
1783
eMuseum Object ID: 
35406
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

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