Collection Highlights
Interior of Durand's Studio at Maplewood, New Jersey
Date:
After 1878
Object Number:
PR.020.FF.1
Medium:
Albumen print
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Luce Center
Sword Belt
Object Number:
1945.502b
Date:
1898-1900
Medium:
Leather, silk, metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 x 38 1/8 x 18 1/2 in. ( 2.5 x 96.8 x 47 cm )
Description:
Leather sword belt covered with light blue and gilt striped trim, with nearly square metal belt buckle at right end with the Great Seal in crossed branches, leather tab at left end, left side has a half-circle leather tab with a slit for the sword, slings of unequal length on metal attachment with hook, adjustable buckles near the end with swivel catches at the end, slings match belt design.
Gallery Label:
This sword belt was worn by Thomas F. Brown when he served as an Infantry officer from 1898-1900.
Credit Line:
Gift of Thomas F. Brown
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
