Collection Highlights
The Course of Empire: Desolation
Date:
1836
Object Number:
1858.5
Medium:
Oil on canvas (relined)
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Sword Belt
Object Number:
INV.8430
Date:
1860-1870
Medium:
Leather, brass, cotton
Dimensions:
Overall: 35 x 2 in. ( 88.9 x 5.1 cm )
Description:
Leather, brass, and cotton sword belt; stitched black leather belt with white canvas interior has loop sewn to left side suspending scabbard sling with brass hook at end that fastens to another scabbard sling with hook suspended from loop sewn to further left, and circular brass buckle at right end that fastens to clasp on left; buckle has stamped eagle perched atop anchor in center, encircled by thirteen stars and roped border.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
