Smallsword (ca late 18th century)

Object/Artifact

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Historical Collection at the George Hail Free Library

Name/Title

Smallsword (ca late 18th century)

Entry/Object ID

2025.07.17.01

Tags

Military

Description

A sword with a relatively short blade, often with an ornate handle

Use

Smallswords were generally worn by gentleman as a status and decorative item, although they could be used as a weapon if the situation warranted.

Made/Created

Time Period

18th Century

Notes

Manufacturer and place of manufacture unknown.

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Secondary Object Term

Smallsword

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Sword

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Edged Weapons

Nomenclature Class

Armaments

Nomenclature Category

Category 05: Tools & Equipment for Science & Technology

Getty AAT

Concept

smallswords

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Hilt 7"

Length

30 in

Material

Brass, Velvet, Wood

Location

Location

Cabinet

Display Case 10

Room

Charles Whipple Greene Historical Collection

Building

George Hail Free Library

Date

July 17, 2025

Condition

Overall Condition

Poor

Notes

Brass is tarnished and velvet unattached in places.

Web Links and URLs

Arms and Armor

Exhibition

Warren During the Revolutionary War

Create Date

July 17, 2025

Update Date

August 11, 2025