Collection Highlights
Ki On Twog Ky (also known as Cornplanter ), 1732/40-1836
1796
1867.314
Oil on canvas
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Bayonet blade fragment
Object name
Bayonet blade fragment
Date
1760-1783
Medium
Iron
Dimensions
Overall: 7 1/2 x 5/8 in. ( 19 x 1.6 cm )
Description
Angular blade fragment.
Object Number
INV.5716.103
Gallery Label
This blade was excavated by the Field Exploration Committee from a refuse deposit near a military camp and fort at Richmond, Staten Island. Built after the arrival of British forces under General William Howe in July, 1776, the fort was occupied by British and Hessian troops until evacuation in 1783.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
