Collection Highlights
A journall, with observations on my travail from Boston in N.E. to N.Y., New Jersies, & Philadelphia...
Date:
1697
Object Number:
MSS.BV.Benjamin.Bullivant
Medium:
Pen and ink on paper
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Sword, scabbard
Object Number:
1951.316ab
Date:
1800-1850
Medium:
Steel, brass, mother of pearl, gilding, enamel; leather, brass, gilding
Dimensions:
Overall: 37 3/4 x 4 1/2 x 1 1/2 in. ( 95.9 x 11.4 x 3.8 cm )
Marks:
stamped: on underside of counter-guard: "A B" in oblong frame
Description:
Sword with straight, evenly tapered steel blade which is triangular in cross section, with incurving sides decorated with blue enamel and gilding; obverse with shell-shaped counter-guard with scalloped edge; knuckle-bow, quillon, and pommel, as well as counter-guard, are gilded brass with small oval medallions, leaf and scroll motifs, and beading; grips have a plaque of mother of pearl on either side and a strip of gilded brass embossed with leaves and flowers on either edge; leather scabbard with gilded brass mounts, including leaf-embossed frog stud.
Gallery Label:
According to the accession records, this sword belonged to the Livingston family.
Credit Line:
Gift of Goodhue Livingston
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
