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Military Sword

1730
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Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Military Sword
  • Date: 1730
  • Culture: possibly French
  • Medium: Steel, gold, leather
  • Dimensions: L. 38 1/4 in. (97.1 cm); L. of blade 31 7/8 in. (80.9 cm); W. 4 3/4 in. (12.1 cm); D. 3 1/4 in. (8.3 cm); Wt. 1 lb. 4 oz. (567 g)
  • Classification: Swords
  • Credit Line: Gift of Jean Jacques Reubell, in memory of his mother, Julia C. Coster, and of his wife, Adeline E. Post, both of New York City, 1926
  • Object Number: 26.145.332
  • Curatorial Department: Arms and Armor

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