General Nathaniel [Nathanael] Greene
Hand colored engraving by S. Arlent Edwards, after the painting by C. W. Peale.
Colonel Joseph Noyes’ Westcott
Sleeved, singled-breasted waistcoat of unlined striped blue linen has self-faced fronts and sleeve openings, small hem. Front closes with nine … Continue reading Colonel Joseph Noyes’ Westcott
Spyglass or telescope
Wooden telescope with brass tubes and eye piece. Spyglass used my Mary and Phebe Rhodes when they watched the battle … Continue reading Spyglass or telescope
Society of Cincinatti Medals
Medal from the Society of the Cincinnati, for service in the American Revolutionary War: Colonel Israel Angell’s medal (1944.12.1); Colonel … Continue reading Society of Cincinatti Medals
Esek Hopkins
Engraving of Esek Hopkins on board a ship overlooking battle, holding a sword
Cocked Hat
Revolutionary War tri-corner hat. Black cocked hat with a black ribbon cockade with metal disk (copper?) and a paper label … Continue reading Cocked Hat
The siege of Rhode Island, taken from Mr. Brindley’s House, on the 25th of August 1778
Engraving of the battle, showing camps, smoke plumes, and lines of troops. From the Gentleman’s Magazine, Vol. 49, Page 101
Portrait of General William Barton
Three-quarter length portrait of a middle-aged man in military uniform. He has dark hair and is wearing a black coat, … Continue reading Portrait of General William Barton
A New Song on Liberty
Verses for two songs: “A New Song on Liberty” by an unknown author written sometime after March 1776 and the … Continue reading A New Song on Liberty
A Plan of the Town of Newport in Rhode Island
Map denotes footprints of buildings, windmills; gardens and index of public buildings. Lithograph on paper.