Sword
- Object Name:
- Sword
- Object ID:
- 2007.020.02
- Creator:
- Simmons, George W. & Company
Retailer - Place of Origin:
- Boston, MA
- Date:
- circa 1900
- Description:
- Fraternal dress sword and scabbard, Knights of Sherwood Forest. Originally owned by Florence J. Barrett (1873-1940) of Manchester, NH.
A. Sword. Nickel-plated handle and guard. Black painted maple grip surmounted by medieval knight's helmet; stag's head and shield on side. "KSF" monogram on face plate of guard. Tempered and polished flat steel blade. "G.W. / SIMMONS / & Co / BOSTON / MASS" engraved on blade just below handle.
B. Scabbard. Nickel-plated steel. Three mounts and three rings. Largest mount has stag's head above "KSF". Ornate drag at tip. - Material:
- Metal
Steel
Brass
Wood
Maple - Dimensions:
- W-5.1 L-37 D-1 inches
- Provenance:
- Originally owned by Florence J. Barrett (1873-1940) of Manchester, NH. Descended to his son, James M. Barrett, then to Jeffrey M. Barrett, the donor.
Florence J. Barrett was presumably a member of the Knights of Sherwood Forest, an appendant order of the Ancient Order of Foresters of America. - Credit Line:
- Gift of Jeffrey M. Barrett in memory of James M. Barrett
- People:
- Barrett, Florence J. (1873-1940)
- Subjects:
- Fraternal organizations, Stag, Knights, Helmets
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