Collection Highlights
An Historical Account of the Black Empire of Hayti: comprehending a view of the principal transactions in the revolution of Saint Domingo; with its antient and modern state
Date:
1805
Object Number:
LIB.F1923.R15.1
Medium:
Paper, book
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Luce Center
Sword
Object Number:
1922.128
Date:
ca. 1700
Medium:
Steel, wood, brass
Dimensions:
Overall: 28 1/4 x 1 1/2 x 1 1/8 in. ( 71.8 x 3.8 x 2.9 cm )
Marks:
etched: on both sides of blade: "GOD BLESS THE PROVINCE OF NEW YORK"
Description:
Sword (hanger) with curved, single-edged steel blade with a broad full-length fuller and inscription, "GOD BLESS THE PROVINCE OF NEW YORK," on obverse and reverse; wooden grip wrapped with five turns of wire; brass ball pommel and brass ferrule at base of grip; counter-guard and knuckle-bow missing.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mr. M. F. Savage
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
