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Salver
1772-1773
1928.24
Silver
Artist/Maker: Lewis Fueter

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Wick trimmer excavated at a Revolutionary War military camp in New York City

Wick trimmer excavated at a Revolutionary War military camp in New York City
Object name 
Wick trimmer excavated at a Revolutionary War military camp in New York City
Date 
1760-1783
Related People 
Related Person: Field Exploration Committee
Medium 
Brass
Dimensions 
Overall: 4 x 1 x 1/2 in. ( 10.2 x 2.5 x 1.3 cm )
Description 
Brass wick trimmer excavated at a military camp in Manhattan.
Credit Line 
Gift of the Washington Headquarters Association, Daughters of the American Revolution, 1947
Object Number 
INV.5941.94