Arthur D. Murray’s Scabbard

Clothing/Dress/Costume

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Battleship Texas Foundation

2024.1005.1.2 full

2024.1005.1.2 full

Name/Title

Arthur D. Murray’s Scabbard

Entry/Object ID

2024.1005.1.2

Description

Scabbard for Murray’s sword. Initials "ADM" on top of scabbard and fish details on bottom.

Context

Naval officer’s swords were worn at official ceremonies and events, and were made to the height of the specific sailor, so late length varied.

Collection

Historical Collections

Made/Created

Date made

circa 1918

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Tertiary Object Term

Scabbard, Sword

Nomenclature Secondary Object Term

Scabbard

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Container, Armament

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Armament Accessories

Nomenclature Class

Armaments

Nomenclature Category

Category 05: Tools & Equipment for Science & Technology