Collection Highlights
Dr. John Cheesman and Family with Guests: Silhouette
1840
Z.2567
Black prepared paper cut-outs, laid on beige paper with graphite, brown ink and wash, and white gouache, laid on canvas
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Bayonet scabbard
Title
Bayonet scabbard
Object name
Scabbard
Date
1850-1870
Medium
Leather, brass
Dimensions
Overall: 18 7/8 x 1 1/2 x 1 1/8 in. ( 47.9 x 3.8 x 2.9 cm )
Description
Leather scabbard for bayonet with triangular blade; brass throat with clip on reverse; brass tip with acorn finial.
Credit Line
Gift of Samuel V. Hoffman, 1932
Object Number
INV.7834
Marks
handwritten in ink: on tag attached to object: "Leather bayonet scabbard / with brass mountings / and tip - full length 18" / Presented by Mr. Samuel V. Hoffman / January 9, 1932 / Museum Accession # 1820"
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
