Collection Highlights
Minaret Turkish Cigarettes
Date:
Object Number:
PR.031.111.AMER.MIN
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Sword w/scabbard: eagle head pommel
Object Number:
1949.29ab
Date:
1840-1860
Medium:
Steel, brass, ivory, enamel, gilding; brass
Dimensions:
Overall: 36 3/8 x 5 3/8 x 1 1/8 in. ( 92.4 x 13.7 x 2.9 cm )
Marks:
incised: on gilt banner on obverse of blade: "E PLURIBUS / UNUM"
Description:
Sword with straight, single-edged steel blade with wide fuller and designs done in gilding, blue enamel, and etching on obverse and reverse; brass cross quillons, carved ivory grip, and gilded brass eagle head pommel with chain that extends from beak to end of quillon; brass scabbard with oval frog stud, two carrying rings, and scrolling leaves and eagle insignia engraved on obverse.
Gallery Label:
According to the accession records, this sword belonged to George Washington Matsell (1811-1877), a Major in the 146th Regiment of the New York Infantry.
Credit Line:
Purchase
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
