Major General John E. Wool Congressional Presentation Sword

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https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/35650

Congressional Presentation Sword and Scabbard of Major General John E. Wool (1784–1869)
Sword cutler: Samuel Jackson (American, Baltimore, active 1833–70)
Date: 1854–55
Geography: Baltimore, Maryland
Culture: American, probably Baltimore
Medium: Steel, gold, brass, diamonds, rubies
Dimensions: L. with scabbard 39 3/16 in. (99.6 cm); L. without scabbard 38 13/16 in. (98.5 cm); L. of blade 31 7/16 in. (79.9 cm); W. 5 5/8 in. (14.3 cm)
Classification: Swords
Credit Line: Purchase, Arthur Ochs Sulzberger and Mr. and Mrs. Robert G. Goelet Gifts, 2009
 

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