Sword Knot
Culture
American
Dateabout 1900–1925
Mediumtextile
DimensionsAs tied to sword: 31 × 2.5 cm (12 3/16 × 1 in.)
ClassificationsArms and Armor
Credit LineThe John Woodman Higgins Armory Collection
Object number2014.291.3
DescriptionAttached to HAM #3618.A, model 1902 officers' saber. Broad loop of woven silverthread with longitudinal pair of narrow blue lines. Conical, boldly woven ferrule over hollow core. Woven, intertwined slide.ProvenanceMacIntosh collection (#3); purchased by the Museum in December 1970 Collection transfer from Higgins Armory, January 2014.
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about 1680
