Collection Highlights
Fragment of the equestrian statue of King George III (tail)
Date:
1770-1776
Object Number:
1878.6
Medium:
Lead
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Historical Artifacts
Fragments of ornament (3) excavated at a Colonial house
Object Number:
INV.6055.1a-c
Date:
1760-1783
Medium:
Pewter
Dimensions:
largest: 1 1/8 x 1 3/8 in. ( 2.9 x 3.5 cm )
Description:
Pewter fragments of ornament; scrolled.
Gallery Label:
This ornament was excavated by Reginald P. Bolton and others at the Colonial Nagel house. It may have been worn on a British or Hessian soldier's cartridge box or cocked hat.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
