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

Samuel Jackson · American

Date: 1854–55

Medium: Steel, gold, brass, diamonds, 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)

Classification: Swords

Culture: American, probably Baltimore

Themes: Eagles, Snakes

Purchase, Arthur Ochs Sulzberger and Mr. and Mrs. Robert G. Goelet Gifts, 2009

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