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
"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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"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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Samuel Jackson: Amer ican, Baltimore, active 1833–70. Cultural context: American, probably Baltimore.

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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