Collection Highlights
Invitation to Erie Canal Celebration
Date:
1825
Object Number:
PR.221.12
Medium:
Engraving
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Sword belt
Object Number:
1937.112
Date:
1820-1830
Medium:
Silk, gold, brass
Dimensions:
Overall: 46 x 1 7/8 in. ( 116.8 x 4.8 cm )
Marks:
stamped: inside scroll on plate: "ESSAYONS"
Description:
Silk, gold, and brass sword belt; stitched black velvet belt has three segments connected by brass loops, with embroidered gold acorns, branches, and roped border on exterior, loop near center of belt suspending circular-link brass scabbard chain with hook at end that fastens to another brass scabbard chain and hook suspended from left side, and oval brass plate at right end of belt that fastens to oval clasp on left; plate has stamped eagle grasping inscribed scroll at top, with castle, sea, and rising sun at bottom.
Gallery Label:
This sword belt was worn by an officer in the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. Frederick Dielman
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
