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 and buckle
Object Number:
1951.494b
Date:
1860-1865
Medium:
Leather, brass, iron
Dimensions:
Overall: 41 x 2 in. ( 104.1 x 5.1 cm )
Marks:
stamped: inside scroll: "E. PLURIBUS UNUM"
Description:
Leather, brass, and iron sword shoulder belt; black leather belt with circular frog sewn at left side, slings for scabbard suspended from rectangular brass rings fastened to loops sewn at left and near center of belt, and rectangular brass plate at right end that fastens to clasp on left; small three-link brass chain suspended from left ring; plate has stamped eagle in center with shield on breast and grasping three arrows in one talon and branch in other talon, flanked by wreath at bottom, with thirteen stars, rayed background, and inscription inside scroll at top.
Gallery Label:
This sword belt was worn by an officer in the 7th Regiment, National Guard New York.
Credit Line:
Gift of the 7th Regiment, National Guard New York
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
