Collection Highlights
Ledger, 1678-1684
Date:
1678-1684
Object Number:
MSS.BV.Clopper.Ledger.1678
Medium:
Pen and ink on paper
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Sword and Scabbard
Object Number:
1956.160ab
Date:
1860-1870
Medium:
Steel, brass, fish skin; leather, brass
Dimensions:
Overall: 38 1/2 x 5 x 3 1/4 in. ( 97.8 x 12.7 x 8.3 cm )
Marks:
etched: on obverse of blade below hilt: "JAMES P. FITCH / NEW YORK"
etched: on obverse of blade near center: "E PLURIBUS / UNUM" on banner (part of eagle insignia)
etched: on back of blade: "IRON PROOF"
stamped: on reverse of blade below hilt: "W. / CL
Description:
Sword with slightly curved, single-edged steel blade with two fullers, one broad and one narrow, and etched designs on obverse and reverse; brass half-basket hilt with openwork flower and scroll design on obverse side and globular finial; grip covered in charcoal gray fish skin and wrapped with braided wire; helmet-shaped pommel with leaf border; leather scabbard with brass mounts consisting of throat with carrying ring, middle band with carrying ring, and tip with drag.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. Bayard Verplanck
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
