Sword

Object/Artifact

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Vermont Historical Society

Sword and Scabbard

Name/Title

Sword

Entry/Object ID

1985.16.1a-b

Description

Sword and scabbard with a braided leather sword knot. The sword has a ebony grip. The scabbard is engraved with the inscription, "Capt. E.H. Prouty 1st. Inf. V.N.G." The blade is decoratively engraved with several military symbols.

Context

Owned by E. H. Prouty of Burlington, Vermont.

Acquisition

Accession

1985.16

Source or Donor

Burke, Bernard

Acquisition Method

Gift

Made/Created

Manufacturer

Ridabock & Co.

Date made

circa 1898

Place

City

New York City

State/Province

New York

Country

United States of America

Continent

North America

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Sword

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Edged Weapons

Nomenclature Class

Armaments

Nomenclature Category

Category 05: Tools & Equipment for Science & Technology

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Overall

Length

40-1/2 in

Material

Steel, Leather

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

Prouty, Edward H. (1871-1966)

Related Places

Place

City

Montpelier

County

Washington County

State/Province

Vermont

Country

United States of America

Continent

North America

Place

City

Burlington

County

Chittenden County

State/Province

Vermont

Country

United States of America

Continent

North America

Related Events

Event

Spanish-American War