Description: A group of artifacts excavated from the Fredericksburg, Virginia area. They include the remains of pewter spoons, a fragment from a decorative pewter container and three pewter buttons. The larger starburst patterned button dates from the mid 1700’s. Located on the Rappahannock River, Fredericksburg developed as the frontier of colonial Virginia shifted west from the coastal plain into the Piedmont. The land on which the city was founded was part of a tract patented in 1671. Named for Frederick, Prince of Wales, son of King George II, the colonial town named its streets after the members of the royal family. In 1728, Fredericksburg was declared a port for the county, of which it was then a part. The city has close associations with George Washington, whose family in 1738 moved to Ferry Farm in Stafford County across the Rappahannock River from Fredericksburg. Washington's mother, Mary, later moved to the city, and his sister Betty lived at Kenmore, a plantation house then outside the city. Several citizens played active roles during the American Revolution. In the 1770’s, Fielding Lewis, owner of Kenmore Plantation and brother-in-law to George Washington, operated an arms factory for the Continental Army. Other significant early residents include the Revolutionary War generals Hugh Mercer and George Weedon, naval war hero John Paul Jones, and future U.S. president James Monroe. They come as shown in a 5” x 6” riker style case. All of the artifacts are guaranteed to be original as stated. A hand signed and dated “Certificate of Authenticity” will be issued by Collectors Frame with a photograph and description of the items purchased. Please see our "About” for more information on the framing and artifacts.
Price: 36 USD
Location: Fredericksburg, Virginia
End Time: 2025-02-04T14:46:34.000Z
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All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 14 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
