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Gift of Reverend Thomas Robbins, 1839.1.0  © 2011 The Connecticut Historical Society.
Sword
Gift of Reverend Thomas Robbins, 1839.1.0 © 2011 The Connecticut Historical Society.

Sword

Original Owner (died 1669)
Date1637
MediumSteel, iron, brass, horn
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (length x width of hilt): 31 1/2 x 7 1/8in. (80 x 18.1cm)
ClassificationsWeapons
Credit LineGift of Reverend Thomas Robbins
DescriptionThis sword is described as a cutting sword, and has a flat, slightly curved blade, a double-curved quillion, pierced and decorated counterguards, a staghorn grip, and no pommel.
Object number1839.1.0
NotesHistorical Note: This sword was the first object to be entered into the collections of the Connecticut Historical Society.
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Henry Mason
1781-1785