Name/Title
SwordEntry/Object ID
1950.14.2a-bDescription
Saber with scabbard. The grip is shagreen accented with twisted wire. The guard is engraved, "W. Wells, Co. C. 1st Reg. Vermont Cavalry". The blade is engraved with a decorative floral pattern and the mark, "C. Roby & Co., W. Chlennston, Mass."Context
Owned by William Wells of Waterbury, VermontAcquisition
Accession
1950.14Source or Donor
Jackson, Bertha Richardson WellsAcquisition Method
GiftMade/Created
Manufacturer
C. Roby & Co.Date made
1861 - 1865Place
City
ChelmsfordState/Province
MassachusettsCountry
United States of AmericaContinent
North AmericaLexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Secondary Object Term
SaberNomenclature Primary Object Term
SwordNomenclature Sub-Class
Edged WeaponsNomenclature Class
ArmamentsNomenclature Category
Category 05: Tools & Equipment for Science & TechnologyMaterial
Steel, Bronze, ShagreenRelationships
Related Person or Organization
Person or Organization
1st Vermont CavalryPerson or Organization
Wells, William (1837-1892)Related Places
Place
Town
WaterburyCounty
Washington CountyState/Province
VermontCountry
United States of AmericaContinent
North America