Saber

1935/1942

American 20th Century

Associated Names
American 20th Century

Artist

A long, curved saber with a detailed hilt is on the left side of the image. The saber's metal has a muted silver hue with subtle tinges of purple and gold on the blade and guard. The background is a soft, beige color. Text is inscribed below the saber in light gray pencil. The text reads: "COL. JAMES A. MULLIGAN SABER," followed by "ON THE HILT IS ENGRAVED - LEXINGTON, MO. 1861. WINCHESTER, VA. 1864," and "LAY ME DOWN AND SAVE THE FLAG." These inscriptions are positioned mainly in the lower right quadrant, directly beneath the saber.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 12.5 x 21 cm (4 15/16 x 8 1/4 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.15018

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

Across bottom in graphite: "COL. JAMES A. MULLIGAN SABER" / ON THE HILT IS ENGRAVED - LEXINGTON, MO. 1861. WINCHESTER VA., 1864 / "LAY ME DOWN AND SAVE THE FLAG"

Wikidata ID

Q64535177

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