Object Number 1969.4078 A

Object Name

Sword

Category

Weapons, Hunting, and Fishing

Credit Line/Donor

Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont

Creator (Role)

Ames Manufacturing Co. (Manufacturer)

Place of Origin

Chicopee, Massachusetts, United States, North America

Date

1851-1863

Mark or Signature or Inscription or Label

1. Mark; Blade; "Ames Mfg. Co/ Chicopee/ Mass." and "1851", stamped
2. Mark; Blade; "A.D.K", stamped
3. Mark; Scabbard, upper mount; "AMES MFG. CO./CHICOPEE/ MASS.", stamped
4. Mark; Scabbard hanger; "AMES MFG. CO./CHICOPEE/ MASS.", stamped
5. Mark; Pommel, top; ""J.W.P." and "B" stamped incuse

Subjects

Civil War; Military; American Eagle; Great Seal of US; Du Pont family history of ownership

Materials

Iron; Brass; Gilt brass; Shagreen

Dimensions (inches)

37.87 (L) , 4.62 (W) , 3 (D)

Dimensions (centimeters)

96.2 (L) , 11.75 (W) , 7.62 (D)

Object Description

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