Collection Highlights
The True Issue or "That's What's the Matter"
Date:
1864
Object Number:
PR.010.1864.35
Medium:
Lithograph
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Sword belt
Object Number:
1949.313f
Date:
1861-1887
Medium:
Textile, leather, metal
Dimensions:
without slings: 36 x 2 x 1/2 in. ( 91.4 x 5.1 x 1.3 cm )
Marks:
stamped: on reverse of buckle: "J. STARKEY / 25 CONDUIT ST / LONDON"
stamped in gold: on reverse of tab: "JOS'H STARKEY / 25 CONDUIT ST / BOND ST / LONDON"
Description:
Sword belt made of black textile with five parallel horizontal stripes embroidered in gold on obverse and black leather backing on reverse; gilded brass hardware, including circular buckle embossed with an eagle perched on an anchor inside an oak leaf and acorn wreath; two slings with clips.
Gallery Label:
According to the accession records, this belt was worn by Naval Chief-Engineer William Leonard Nicoll (1842-1887), the donor's uncle. Various other parts of Nicoll's uniform are also in the N-YHS collection.
Credit Line:
Gift of William Leonard Nicoll
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
