Collection Highlights
Bank of Newburgh Bank Notes
Date:
1823-1824
Object Number:
PR.221.3
Medium:
Engraving
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Luce Center
Sword belt and buckle; belonged to Abner Doubleday
Object Number:
1920.129o
Date:
1860-1870
Medium:
Leather, brass, gilt, silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 46 1/4 x 2 in. ( 117.5 x 5.1 cm )
Marks:
stamped: inside scroll on plate: "E. PLURIBUS UNUM"
Description:
Leather, brass, gilt, and silver sword shoulder belt; black leather belt with brass clip near center suspending scabbard sling with end hook that fastens to sling suspended from left side, and rectangular brass plate at right end that fastens to hook on left; gilt lacing on exterior of slings and belt; plate has stamped eagle in center with shield on breast, branch in one talon and three arrows in other talon, flanked by silver wreath at bottom and with rayed background, thirteen stars, and inscription inside scroll at top.
Gallery Label:
This sword belt is the U.S. Army standard model that was worn by general officers between 1850 and 1872. According to accession records, the belt was part of a uniform worn by Major General Abner Doubleday.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. Thomas A. Eddy
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
