Collection Highlights
Northern Bald Ibis (Geronticus eremita)
c. 1554-1565
1889.10.1.1
Watercolor, black and brown ink, gouache, and white lead pigment over black chalk on ivory paper, laid on paper, formerly mounted on an album page
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Brass ornament excavated at a British Revolutionary War camp
Object name
Brass ornament excavated at a British Revolutionary War camp
Date
1760-1775
Medium
Brass
Dimensions
Overall: 1 3/8 x 1 1/4 in. ( 3.5 x 3.2 cm )
Description
Brass ornament excavated at the British military camp on the Dyckman farm in Washington Heights, Manhattan; heart-shaped with three hooks on back.
Object Number
INV.5924.21
Gallery Label
This ornament was excavated by Reginald P. Bolton, William L. Calver, and others prior to or after the formation of the Field Exploration Committee in 1918, at the British camp on the Dyckman farm, between Seaman and Payson Avenues and at 204th St. in Washington Heights. The ornament was probably used to fasten in place the skirt lapels of uniform coats belonging to British soldiers.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
