Sword
- Object Name:
- Sword
- Object ID:
- 1966.554.03
- Creator:
- Read, William
Manufacturer - Place of Origin:
- Boston, MA
- Date:
- 1863-1865
- Description:
- Sword, with metal scabbard. Brass and leather hilt. Blade etched "S.V." and "E PLURIBUS UNUM", with eagle, soldier, and other decorations. Maker's mark etched on blade: "WM. READ / & SONS / BOSTON, / MASS."
- Material:
- Metal
Tissue
Brass
Leather - Dimensions:
- W-5 L-35.6 inches
- Provenance:
- Belonged to George Beebe, Assistant Surgeon, Civil War.
- Credit Line:
- Gift of Howard Beebe Ross
- Subjects:
- Civil War
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