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Ice cream dish
1877-1878
1980.14
Silver
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Luce Center
Bayonet socket
Object name
Bayonet socket
Date
1760-1783
Medium
Iron
Dimensions
Overall: 4 1/4 x 1 1/4 in. ( 10.8 x 3.2 cm )
Description
Cylindrical, hollow socket with curved elbow extending from bottom.
Object Number
INV.5716.104
Gallery Label
This bayonet 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.
