Framed set of American military buttons (41)
Classification:
Highlight:
Not promoted
Date:
1798-1826
Medium:
Lead, bronze, brass, pewter, silver
Dimensions:
largest: 1 in. ( 2.5 cm )
Description:
Lead, brass, bronze, silver, or pewter military buttons; buttons have the emblem, number, or symbol of their regiment on front; seventeen buttons have a foliate emblem in center, above a regiment number or star enclosed in an oval border at bottom; eight buttons have an eagle perching atop a cannon; seven have only foliate or other inscriptions; two have a regiment number in center encircled by an inscription on the edge of the button; one button has an eagle grasping arrows with one claw, with a shield on its breast enclosing a foliate inscription; a silver button has an eagle in center with a shield on its breast: the eagle grasps an olive branch with one claw and an arrow with the other, above the eagle is an inscription inside a scroll, and the regiment name is at the top and bottom of the button; three other buttons have eagles, with a star or number enclosed in an oval border below the eagle at bottom.
Object Number:
INV.6218.1-41
Marks:
stamped: (1), on front, inside scroll: "E PLURIBUS UNUM" ; at top: "U.S.I."; at bottom: "REGT" (silver-plated officer's coat button, U.S. Infantry)
stamped: (2), front: "ARTILLERY/ REGT" (Artillery Militia, 1826; eagle and cannon design; coat)
stamped:
Gallery Label:
These buttons were excavated by the Field Exploration Committee at various sites along the Niagara River in Canada, including Forts Erie, George, and Chippewa. They were worn on the coats and vests of United States infantry, artillery, and militiamen who served in the area during the War of 1812, or were stationed along the border after the war ended.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1826
eMuseum Object ID:
35191
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Framed set of American military buttons (24) excavated at Fort George
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Classification:
Highlight:
Not promoted
Date:
1810-1814
Medium:
Bronze, brass
Dimensions:
largest: 3/4 in. ( 1.9 cm )
Description:
Bronze or brass military buttons; one button has an eagle perched atop a cannon in the center, above a regiment emblem at bottom; all other buttons have a foliate emblem in the center, above a small oval enclosing a regiment number at bottom.
Object Number:
INV.6195.35-58
Marks:
stamped: (35-6), on front: "RA" (Regiment of Artillerists; c. 1810)
stamped: (37-40), on front: "RA/2" (2nd Regiment of Artillery; c. 1812)
stamped: (41), on front: "1. REGT" (Regiment of Artillerists; c. 1802; eagle and cannon above letters)
stamped:
Gallery Label:
These buttons were excavated by the Field Exploration Committee at Fort George, a British fort at Niagara-on-the-Lake on the Niagara River in Ontario, Canada. Built in 1795, the fort was captured by American forces on May 27, 1813, and occupied until December. The buttons were worn on the uniforms of artillerymen who were stationed at the fort during its brief American occupation.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1814
eMuseum Object ID:
35186
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Musket ball excavated at Fort Washington
Classification:
Highlight:
Not promoted
Date:
1760-1783
Medium:
Lead
Dimensions:
Overall: 5/8 in. ( 1.6 cm )
Description:
Lead musket ball.
Object Number:
INV.6200.354
Gallery Label:
This bullet was excavated on May 20th or 21st, 1922 by the Field Exploration Committee at Fort Washington. Built by the Continental Army in the summer of 1776, the fort extended west along 183rd Street from Fort Washington Avenue to Pinehurst Avenue. The fort was captured on November 16, 1776 by British and Hessian forces, and was occupied by them until 1783.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1783
eMuseum Object ID:
35182
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Coin excavated at Fort Washington
Classification:
Date:
1760-1783
Medium:
Copper
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 3/8 in. ( 3.5 cm )
Description:
Copper coin.
Object Number:
INV.6200.347
Gallery Label:
This coin was excavated on May 20th or 21st, 1922 by the Field Exploration Committee at Fort Washington. Built by the Continental Army in the summer of 1776, the fort extended west along 183rd Street from Fort Washington Avenue to Pinehurst Avenue. The fort was captured on November 16, 1776 by British and Hessian forces, and was occupied by them until 1783. The coin probably belonged to a British soldier stationed at the fort.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1783
eMuseum Object ID:
35181
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Button excavated at Fort Washington
Classification:
Date:
1760-1783
Medium:
Pewter
Dimensions:
Overall: 5/8 in. ( 1.6 cm )
Description:
Pewter button.
Object Number:
INV.6200.345
Gallery Label:
This button was excavated on May 20th or 21st, 1922 by the Field Exploration Committee at Fort Washington. Built by the Continental Army in the summer of 1776, the fort extended west along 183rd Street from Fort Washington Avenue to Pinehurst Avenue. The fort was captured on November 16, 1776 by British and Hessian forces, and was occupied by them until 1783. The button was probably worn on the uniform vest or coat of a Hessian soldier stationed at the fort.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1783
eMuseum Object ID:
35178
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
British military button excavated at Fort Washington
Classification:
Highlight:
Not promoted
Date:
1770-1783
Medium:
Pewter
Dimensions:
Overall: 5/8 in. ( 1.6 cm )
Description:
Pewter military button; decorated with flower petals on front.
Object Number:
INV.6200.344
Gallery Label:
This button was excavated on May 20th or 21st, 1922 by the Field Exploration Committee at Fort Washington. Built by the Continental Army in the summer of 1776, the fort extended west along 183rd Street from Fort Washington Avenue to Pinehurst Avenue. The fort was captured on November 16, 1776 by British and Hessian forces, and was occupied by them until 1783. The button was probably worn on the uniform of a British general officer.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1783
eMuseum Object ID:
35177
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Button excavated at Fort Washington
Classification:
Date:
1760-1783
Medium:
Brass
Dimensions:
Overall: 7/8 in. ( 2.2 cm )
Description:
Brass button; thin face and back with hollow center; back pierced with four holes.
Object Number:
INV.6200.346
Gallery Label:
This button was excavated on May 20th or 21st, 1922 by the Field Exploration Committee at Fort Washington. Built by the Continental Army in the summer of 1776, the fort extended west along 183rd Street from Fort Washington Avenue to Pinehurst Avenue. The fort was captured on November 16, 1776 by British and Hessian forces, and was occupied by them until 1783. The button was probably worn on a coat belonging to a British or Hessian soldier stationed at the fort.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1783
eMuseum Object ID:
35176
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Shoe buckle fragment excavated at Fort Washington
Classification:
Highlight:
Not promoted
Date:
1760-1783
Medium:
Brass
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 7/8 in. ( 4.8 cm )
Description:
Brass shoe buckle fragment; pierced, circular frame.
Object Number:
INV.6200.353
Gallery Label:
This buckle was excavated on May 20th or 21st, 1922 by the Field Exploration Committee at Fort Washington. Built by the Continental Army in the summer of 1776, the fort extended west along 183rd Street from Fort Washington Avenue to Pinehurst Avenue. The fort was captured on November 16, 1776 by British and Hessian forces, and was occupied by them until 1783.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1783
eMuseum Object ID:
35175
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Framed set of shoe buckles (18) excavated in New York
Classification:
Highlight:
Not promoted
Date:
1760-1783
Medium:
Brass, bronze
Dimensions:
largest: 2 3/4 x 1 3/4 in. ( 7 x 4.4 cm )
Description:
Brass or bronze shoe buckles; arched rectangular or circular frames decorated with floral or other designs.
Credit Line:
Gift of the Washington Headquarters Association, Daughters of the American Revolution, 1947
Object Number:
1947.284.1-18
Gallery Label:
These shoe buckles were excavated by Reginald P. Bolton, William L. Calver, and others before the formation of the Field Exploration Committee in 1918. They were excavated at British and Hessian Revolutionary War camps in Washington Heights, Manhattan. The buckles were worn by British or Hessian officers.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1783
eMuseum Object ID:
35151
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Tobacco pipe fragments (3) excavated at Fort Washington
Classification:
Highlight:
Not promoted
Date:
1760-1783
Medium:
Clay
Dimensions:
largest: 3/4 x 1/4 in. ( 1.9 x 0.6 cm )
Description:
Clay tobacco pipe fragments; stem fragments; one has mark on heel, another on stem.
Object Number:
INV.6200.341-343
Marks:
stamped: (341), on heel: "WG"
stamped: (343) on stem: "WMORGAN LIV..." (W. Morgan of Liverpool, England)
Gallery Label:
These pipes were excavated on May 20th or 21st, 1922 by the Field Exploration Committee at Fort Washington. Built by the Continental Army in the summer of 1776, the fort extended west along 183rd Street from Fort Washington Avenue to Pinehurst Avenue. The fort was captured on November 16, 1776 by British and Hessian forces, and was occupied by them until 1783. The pipes were thrown away by soldiers.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1783
eMuseum Object ID:
35144
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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