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Sword with Scabbard
- Creator:
- unknown
- Location:
- Chicopee, Massachusetts
- Origin Date:
- 1863
- Materials:
- metal, animal
- Measurements:
- L: 41"
- Item ID:
- 71.2009.082.0504a-b
- Holding Institution:
- Lincoln Financial Foundation Collection, courtesy of the Indiana State Museum
- Available for Viewing:
- No
- Category:
- Three-dimensional Objects
Description
a. This is a sword made out of metal. The sword is slightly curved and comes to a point at the end. The hilt of the sword consists of a crossguard and a pommel, which are made out of metal, that are connected by decorative curved metal strips. The grip of the hilt is made out of black leather. b. This is the metal scabbard case for the sword. This scabbard is curved to fit the sword. There are two rings attached to the scabbard as well. Part of the Lincoln Financial Foundation Collection, courtesy of the Indiana State Museum
