Iron plates (6) excavated at Fort Washington
Classification:
Highlight:
Not promoted
Date:
1760-1783
Medium:
Iron
Dimensions:
largest: 3 1/2 x 2 1/2 in. ( 8.9 x 6.4 cm )
Description:
Iron plates; rectangular with four holes at corners; large hole in center of plate is circular with a small square notch.
Object Number:
INV.6200.161-166
Gallery Label:
These plates 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 plates may have been mounted on gun racks or on ammunition chests.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1783
eMuseum Object ID:
34613
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Buckle excavated at Fort Washington
Classification:
Date:
1760-1783
Medium:
Brass
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 3/4 x 2 in. ( 4.4 x 5.1 cm )
Description:
Brass buckle; circular frame.
Object Number:
INV.6200.4
Gallery Label:
This buckle was excavated on May 28, 1922 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.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1783
eMuseum Object ID:
34604
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Pewter bell excavated in New York City
Classification:
Date:
1760-1783
Medium:
Pewter
Dimensions:
Overall: 5/8 x 3/4 in. ( 1.6 x 1.9 cm )
Description:
Pewter object; small, hollow, and dome-shaped; ribbed lines and looped fastener on top of bell.
Credit Line:
Gift of the Washington Headquarters Association, Daughters of the American Revolution, 1947
Object Number:
INV.6229.28
Gallery Label:
This bell was excavated in the vicinity of Fort George by Reginald P. Bolton, William L. Calver, and others before the formation of the Field Exploration Committee in 1918. Built in 1781, the fort extended between Audobon and Amsterdam Avenues and 192nd and 193rd Streets in Washington Heights.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1783
eMuseum Object ID:
34600
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Brass objects (3) excavated in New York City
Classification:
Highlight:
Not promoted
Date:
1760-1783
Medium:
Brass
Dimensions:
largest: 1 in. ( 2.5 cm )
Description:
Brass objects; two are wide, hollow cylindrical tubes; one is hollow and bell-shaped.
Credit Line:
Gift of the Washington Headquarters Association, Daughters of the American Revolution, 1947
Object Number:
INV.6229.25-27
Gallery Label:
These objects were excavated in the vicinity of Fort George by Reginald P. Bolton, William L. Calver, and others before the formation of the Field Exploration Committee in 1918. Built in 1781, the fort extended between Audobon and Amsterdam Avenues and 192nd and 193rd Streets in Washington Heights.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1783
eMuseum Object ID:
34597
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Coin found in New York City
Classification:
Date:
1787
Medium:
Copper
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 1/8 in. ( 2.9 cm )
Description:
Copper coin; profile bust of female on front enclosed by inscription; on back is a female figure of Liberty holding a staff and leaning on a shield, also enclosed by inscription.
Credit Line:
Gift of the Washington Headquarters Association, Daughters of the American Revolution, 1947
Object Number:
INV.5926.2
Marks:
stamped: (1), on front: "AUGTORI: CONNEC:"; on back: "INDE: EILIE:/1787"
Gallery Label:
This coin was found by Reginald P.Bolton, William L. Calver, and others before the formation of the Field Exploration Committee in 1918, at 179th Street west of Broadway in Manhattan. The coin was probably discarded.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1787
eMuseum Object ID:
34592
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Tobacco pipe fragment excavated at Fort Washington
Classification:
Highlight:
Not promoted
Date:
1760-1783
Medium:
Clay
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 1/8 x 5/8 in. ( 2.9 x 1.6 cm )
Description:
Clay tobacco pipe fragment; bowl fragment with ribbing on exterior.
Object Number:
INV.6200.160
Gallery Label:
This pipe was excavated in 1922 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. Tobacco residue on the interior of the bowl indicates that the pipe was smoked.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1783
eMuseum Object ID:
34578
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Brass object excavated at Fort Washington
Classification:
Highlight:
Not promoted
Date:
1760-1783
Medium:
Brass
Dimensions:
Overall: 3 x 1 in. ( 7.6 x 2.5 cm )
Description:
Brass object; cylindrical with one rounded end.
Object Number:
INV.6200.159
Gallery Label:
This object was excavated in 1922 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.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1783
eMuseum Object ID:
34577
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Brass object excavated at Fort Washington
Classification:
Highlight:
Not promoted
Date:
1760-1783
Medium:
Brass
Dimensions:
Overall: 5/8 x 1 in. ( 1.6 x 2.5 cm )
Description:
Brass object; small and dome-shaped, with ribbing, a scalloped edge, and a finial at top; flat handle extends from one end.
Object Number:
INV.6200.158
Gallery Label:
This object was excavated in 1922 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 object is possibly the lid for a child's toy pot.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1783
eMuseum Object ID:
34574
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Brass fragment excavated at Fort Washington
Classification:
Highlight:
Not promoted
Date:
1760-1783
Medium:
Brass
Dimensions:
Overall: 7/8 x 1 in. ( 2.2 x 2.5 cm )
Description:
Brass fragment; hollow, cylindrical tube connected to dome-shaped body and circular base with downturned, fringed edges.
Object Number:
INV.6200.157
Gallery Label:
This fragment was excavated in 1922 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 object is possibly the cap of a gunpowder flask.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1783
eMuseum Object ID:
34573
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Brass fragment excavated at Fort Washington
Classification:
Highlight:
Not promoted
Date:
1760-1783
Medium:
Brass
Dimensions:
Overall: 1/4 x 7/8 in. ( 0.6 x 2.2 cm )
Description:
Brass fragment; circular with hole in center and downturned, fringed edges.
Object Number:
INV.6200.156
Gallery Label:
This fragment was excavated in 1922 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.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1783
eMuseum Object ID:
34570
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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