Congressional Presentation Sword and Scabbard of Major General John E. Wool (1784–1869) - Samuel Jackson

Congressional Presentation Sword and Scabbard of Major General John E. Wool (1784–1869) - Samuel Jackson
The Metropolitan Museum of Art, CC0
Modern Art
"Congressional Presentation Sword and Scabbard of Major General John E. Wool (1784–1869)" by Samuel Jackson (1854–55) Steel, gold, brass, diamonds, rubies.

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Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art
"Congressional Presentation Sword and Scabbard of Major General J ohn E. Wool (1784–1869)" by Samuel Jackson, 1854–55. Medium: Steel, gold, brass, diamonds, rubies. This work is part of The Metropolitan Museum of Art's Arms and Armor collection. Purchase, Arthur Ochs Sulzberger and Mr. and Mrs. Robert G. Goelet Gifts, 2009.

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Source: Met Museum / Public Records
Samuel Jackson: Amer ican, Baltimore, active 1833–70. Cultural context: American, probably Baltimore.

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Source: Met Museum Collection Data
Technical Details Classification: Swords. Medium: Steel, gold, brass, diam onds, rubies. Dimensions: L. with scabbard 39 3/16 in. (99.6 cm); L. without scabbard 38 13/16 in. (98.5 cm); L. of blade 31 7/16 in. (79.9 cm); W. 5 5/8 in. (14.3 cm). Subject tags: Eagles, Snakes, Corn. View at The Metropolitan Museum of Art: https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/35650