Name/Title
SwordEntry/Object ID
1959.10.3a-cDescription
Sword with silver-plated scabbard. The handle is made of carved wood, shaped into finger grips. The silver guard has a gold tassel tied around it. The blade is engraved with the mark, "THE M.C.LILLEY & CO. COLUMBUS" and "E PLURIBUS UNUM."Context
Part of the dress uniform of Col. Merton Wells of Cabot, VermontAcquisition
Accession
1959.10Source or Donor
Coyle, MarjorieAcquisition Method
GiftMade/Created
Manufacturer
M. C. Lilley & CompanyTime Period
19th CenturyPlace
City
ColumbusState/Province
OhioCountry
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
OverallLength
37-1/2 inMaterial
Steel, Silver, WoodRelationships
Related Person or Organization
Person or Organization
Wells, Merton (1866-1909)Related Places
Place
Town
CabotCounty
Washington CountyState/Province
VermontCountry
United States of AmericaContinent
North AmericaPlace
Building
Vermont State HouseCity
MontpelierCounty
Washington CountyState/Province
VermontCountry
United States of AmericaContinent
North America