Theatrical Sword with Scabbard
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Date:
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ca. 1780
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Culture:
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French, Paris
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Medium:
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steel, wood, gesso, gold, silver
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Dimensions:
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Length of Sword: 30 9/16 in. / 77.7 cm
Length of Blade: 23 3/8 in. / 59.3 cm
Length of Scabbard: 24 5/8 in. / 62.5 cm
Overall Length: 31 7/8 in. / 81 cm
Weight of Sword: 1.9 lbs. / 0.9 kg
Weight of Scabbard: 0.9 lbs. / 0.4 kg
Total Weight: 2.8 lbs. / 1.3 kg
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Classification:
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Swords
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Credit Line:
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Purchase, Gift of Estate of James Hazen Hyde, by exchange, and Rogers Fund, 1995
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Accession Number:
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1995.93a, b
This artwork is currently on display in Gallery 376