Collection Highlights
"In relation to Foreign Nations." Draft of Federalist #64
Date:
ca. 1788
Object Number:
MSS.JohnJayPapers.1
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Sword
Object Number:
1948.97a
Date:
1830-1880
Medium:
Steel, other metal, twine
Dimensions:
Overall: 38 1/2 x 3 3/4 x 3 1/4 in. ( 97.8 x 9.5 x 8.3 cm )
Description:
Fencing foil with narrow, rectangular steel blade; circular white metal guard; rectangular grip covered with black twine; white metal pommel in the form of faceted knob with square top with rounded corners.
Gallery Label:
According to the accession records, this foil is from the fencing school of Louis Senac.
Credit Line:
Gift of Major Augustus Post
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
