Name/Title
SwordEntry/Object ID
1985.16.2a-bDescription
Sword and scabbard.The sword's grip is made of shagreen wrapped with twisted gold-toned wire. The guard and pommel are decoratively molded to show symbols of the United States, including several eagles. The scabbard is made of steel with brass loops. The blade is marked "US" and "Shannon Miller & Crane New York". The outside of the guard is engraved, "Lt. E.H. Prouty Co M 1st INFY VT. Vol. 1898 U.S.A."Context
Owned by Edward H. Prouty of Burlington, VermontAcquisition
Accession
1985.16Source or Donor
Burke, BernardAcquisition Method
GiftMade/Created
Manufacturer
Shannon, Miller & CraneDate made
1898Place
City
New York CityState/Province
New YorkCountry
United States of AmericaContinent
North AmericaLexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Primary Object Term
SwordNomenclature Sub-Class
Edged WeaponsNomenclature Class
ArmamentsNomenclature Category
Category 05: Tools & Equipment for Science & TechnologyDimensions
Dimension Description
OverallWidth
3-3/16 inDepth
4-1/2 inLength
38-15/16 inRelationships
Related Person or Organization
Person or Organization
Prouty, Edward H. (1871-1966)Related Places
Place
City
MontpelierCounty
Washington CountyState/Province
VermontCountry
United States of AmericaContinent
North AmericaPlace
City
BurlingtonCounty
Chittenden CountyState/Province
VermontCountry
United States of AmericaContinent
North AmericaRelated Events
Event
Spanish-American War