Collection Highlights
Framed leaves from Abraham Lincoln's bier
1865
Z.2603
Albumen photograph, plant material, ink, silk ribbon, wood gilding
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Naval Officer's Cutlass and Scabbard.
Title
Naval Officer's Cutlass and Scabbard.
Date
1862
Medium
steel and brass.
Dimensions
Overall: 34 1/2 in. ( 87.6 cm )
Description
Slightly curved, single edged blade, basket knuckleguard of sheet brass, black leather grip, wire wound. Black leather scabbard, copper riveted seam, brass star ornamented tip rivet and button for belt mounting.
Credit Line
Gift of the Naval History Society
Object Number
1925.130ab
Marks
inscriptions: stamped near hilt: "1862" and "Made by/ Ames Mfg. Co./Chicopee/Mass."
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
