Collection Highlights
The Course of Empire: Destruction
Date:
1836
Object Number:
1858.4
Medium:
Oil on canvas (relined)
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Sword w/scabbard
Object Number:
1944.179ab
Date:
1840-1870
Medium:
Steel, brass, fish skin, leather; iron
Dimensions:
Overall: 38 1/2 x 4 3/4 x 4 in. ( 97.8 x 12.1 x 10.2 cm )
Description:
Sword with curved, single-edged steel blade with two fullers, one broad and one narrow; brass half-basket hilt with two branches on obverse side and elliptical counter-guard with floral motif molded on tip; grip covered in fish skin and wrapped with wire; helmet-shaped pommel with leaf and berry border; remnant of woven leather strap attached to knuckle-bow; iron scabbard with two carrying rings and asymmetrical drag.
Credit Line:
Gift of the Estate of Juliana Cutting
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
