Creamware fragment excavated at Fort Washington
Classification:
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Date:
1740-1783
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 1/8 x 2 in. ( 2.9 x 5.1 cm )
Description:
Creamware fragment; rim and base fragment; underglazed green and red floral design on interior.
Object Number:
INV.6200.237
Gallery Label:
This fragment was excavated in 1922 by the Field Exploration Committee from a refuse deposit in a moat outside the south ramparts of 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 fragment was part of a small bowl that was probably used by a soldier.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1783
eMuseum Object ID:
34717
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Stoneware fragment excavated at Fort Washington
Classification:
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Date:
1740-1783
Medium:
Stoneware
Dimensions:
Overall: 7/8 x 1 3/4 in. ( 2.2 x 4.4 cm )
Description:
Stoneware fragment; scratch-blue design on interior.
Object Number:
INV.6200.236
Gallery Label:
This fragment was excavated in 1922 by the Field Exploration Committee from a refuse deposit in a moat outside the south ramparts of 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 fragment was part of a small bowl that was probably used by a soldier.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1783
eMuseum Object ID:
34715
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Gunflints (20) excavated at Fort Washington
Classification:
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Date:
1760-1783
Medium:
Flint
Dimensions:
largest: 1/2 x 1 1/4 in. ( 1.3 x 3.2 cm )
Description:
Gunflints; small or large black, gray, or brown-colored flints.
Object Number:
INV.6200.16-35
Gallery Label:
These gunflints were excavated in 1923 by the Field Exploration Committee from a refuse pit outside the south ramparts of 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. One small flint was used with a pistol, and six larger flints were used with muskets.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1783
eMuseum Object ID:
34714
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Button fragment excavated at Fort Washington
Classification:
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Date:
1760-1783
Medium:
Brass
Dimensions:
Overall: 7/8 in. ( 2.2 cm )
Description:
Brass button fragment; pierced with four holes.
Object Number:
INV.6200.14
Gallery Label:
This button fragment was excavated by the Field Exploration Committee from a refuse pit outside the south ramparts of 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 fragment was the back of a two-piece coat button.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1783
eMuseum Object ID:
34709
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Shoe buckle fragments (2) excavated at a Colonial farm in New York
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Classification:
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Date:
1710-1783
Medium:
Bronze
Dimensions:
largest: 1/4 x 3/4 in. ( 0.6 x 1.9 cm )
Description:
Bronze shoe buckle fragments; one has circular frame, the other has a rectangular frame; both decorated with engraved lines.
Credit Line:
Gift of the Washington Headquarters Association, Daughters of the American Revolution, 1947
Object Number:
INV.5943.33-34
Gallery Label:
These fragments were excavated by Reginald P. Bolton and William L. Calver from a refuse pit at the farmhouse of the Van Oblienis family, between Broadway and Fort Washington Avenue at 176th Street. The house was built in 1704 and was part of a farm that extended between 175th and 181st Streets. By 1776 the farm had passed out of the Van Oblienis family, and the land below 178th Street was sold to Jacob Arden. The house was occupied by British soldiers; who may have discarded the buckles.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1783
eMuseum Object ID:
34700
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Spikes (11) excavated at Fort Washington
Classification:
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Date:
1760-1783
Medium:
Iron
Dimensions:
largest: 6 1/2 x 1 1/8 in. ( 16.5 x 2.9 cm )
Description:
Iron spikes; two small and nine large spikes.
Object Number:
INV.6200.225-235
Gallery Label:
These spikes were excavated in 1922 by the Field Exploration Committee from a refuse deposit in a moat outside the south ramparts of 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 spikes may have been used to build fortifications or as tent pins.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1783
eMuseum Object ID:
34684
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Tobacco pipe fragments (5) excavated at Fort Washington
Classification:
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Date:
1760-1783
Medium:
Clay
Dimensions:
largest: 1 1/2 x 1 3/4 in. ( 3.8 x 4.4 cm )
Description:
Clay tobacco pipe fragments; three stem fragments have marks on their heels; one bowl fragment with partial stem and heel: there is a foliate mark on the bowl and a mark on the heel; one bowl fragment with a partial stem.
Object Number:
INV.6200.9-13
Marks:
stamped: (10), on heel: "IG"
stamped: (11-12), on heel: "WG"
stamped: (13), on bottom of heel: "L" (crown above L); on bowl, facing smoker: "......B or G"
Gallery Label:
These pipes were excavated by the Field Exploration Committee from a refuse pit outside the south ramparts of 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 probably belonged to British or Hessian soldiers.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1783
eMuseum Object ID:
34676
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Shoe buckle fragment excavated at a Colonial farm in New York
Classification:
Highlight:
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Date:
1710-1783
Medium:
Iron
Dimensions:
Overall: 3/4 x 1 1/4 in. ( 1.9 x 3.2 cm )
Description:
Iron shoe buckle fragment; chape.
Credit Line:
Gift of the Washington Headquarters Association, Daughters of the American Revolution, 1947
Object Number:
INV.5943.32
Gallery Label:
This fragment was excavated by Reginald P. Bolton and William L. Calver from a refuse pit at the farmhouse of the Van Oblienis family, between Broadway and Fort Washington Avenue at 176th Street. The house was built in 1704 and was part of a farm that extended between 175th and 181st Streets. By 1776 the farm had passed out of the Van Oblienis family, and the land below 178th Street was sold to Jacob Arden. The house was occupied by British soldiers; one may have discarded the buckle.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1783
eMuseum Object ID:
34668
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Shoe buckle fragments (8) excavated at a Colonial farm in New York
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Classification:
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Date:
1710-1783
Medium:
Brass, iron
Dimensions:
largest: 1 1/4 x 1 7/8 in. ( 3.2 x 4.8 cm )
Description:
Brass or iron shoe buckle fragments; chapes and tongues; one tongue is iron.
Credit Line:
Gift of the Washington Headquarters Association, Daughters of the American Revolution, 1947
Object Number:
INV.5943.3-10
Gallery Label:
These fragments were excavated by Reginald P. Bolton and William L. Calver from a refuse pit at the farmhouse of the Van Oblienis family, between Broadway and Fort Washington Avenue at 176th Street. The house was built in 1704 and was part of a farm that extended between 175th and 181st Streets. By 1776 the farm had passed out of the Van Oblienis family, and the land below 178th Street was sold to Jacob Arden. The house was occupied by British soldiers, who may have discarded the buckles.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1783
eMuseum Object ID:
34667
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Belt buckle fragment excavated at a Colonial farm in New York
Classification:
Highlight:
Not promoted
Date:
1710-1783
Medium:
Brass
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 x 1 5/8 in. ( 5.1 x 4.1 cm )
Description:
Brass belt buckle fragment; rectangular frame.
Credit Line:
Gift of the Washington Headquarters Association, Daughters of the American Revolution, 1947
Object Number:
INV.5943.2
Gallery Label:
This ruler was excavated by Reginald P. Bolton and William L. Calver from a refuse pit at the farmhouse of the Van Oblienis family, between Broadway and Fort Washington Avenue at 176th Street. The house was built in 1704 and was part of a farm that extended between 175th and 181st Streets. By 1776 the farm had passed out of the Van Oblienis family, and the land below 178th Street was sold to Jacob Arden. The house was occupied by British soldiers, one of whom may have discarded the buckle.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1783
eMuseum Object ID:
34665
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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