Revolutionary War Mirror

Revolutionary War Mirror

Pewter mirror excavated at the site of the Battle of King’s Mountain on October 7, 1780. The smooth pewter surface would have been buffed shinny to provide a reflective surface. Mirrors served as necessary communication devices. 6” diameter

Provenance:

Excavated by Robert Bland, Sandy Plains, North Carolina
Thomas Merrihue, Emory, Virginia;
Jim Webb, Hillsville, Virginia;

Gordon Barlow, Swoope, Virginia (2023)