Cutlass and Leather Scabbard

1935/1942

American 20th Century

Associated Names
American 20th Century

Artist

The image depicts a naval cutlass and its leather scabbard. The cutlass has a metallic blade with a gold-colored handle, while the leather scabbard features metallic studs. The color palette consists of muted browns, gold, and steel gray. The cutlass and scabbard are positioned horizontally in the image, with text below them that reads: "NAVAL CUTLASS AND LEATHER SCABBARD... U.S.N. 1845 FROM THE HARTFORD FARRAGUTS FLAGSHIP."

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 10.7 x 17.2 cm (4 3/16 x 6 3/4 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.15019

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower center in graphite: NAVAL CUTLASS AND LEATHER SCABBARD..U.S.N. 1854 / FROM "THE HARTFORD", FARRAGUT'S FLAGSHIP

Wikidata ID

Q64535178

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