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Object Record
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Object name |
Sword |
Artist or maker |
unknown |
Date |
about 1820 |
Place of origin |
United States |
Materials and techniques |
gold, bronze, ivory? |
Physical description |
19th century U.S. Army officer's sword with a decorated blade and an eagle (palmonel) on the handle. The sheath has two rings and is in the style of a short sword, but the elaborate engravings present on both the blade and sheath indicate that it may not have been meant for actual use. The style of the eagle on the pommel also suggests a post-revolutionary creation date. |
Historical context |
Sword said to have been presented to Abner Robinson, a captain in the Continental Army, by General Lafayette. It has a decorated blade, and is a U.S. Army officer's sword with an eagle (palmonel) on the handle. The sheath has two rings. It is in the style of a short sword but the elaborate engravings present on both the sword and sheath mean it may not have been meant for actual use. The style of the eagle on the pommel also indicates it is post-revolutionary. |
Current exhibit |
The Long Room |
Catalogue number |
X93 |
Collection name |
Tools and Equipment |
Credit line |
Collection of Fraunces Tavern Museum |
People |
Robinson, Abner Marquis de Lafayette |
Subjects and places |
United States |