Congressional Presentation Sword and Scabbard of Major General John E. Wool (1784–1869)
Object type: Sword with scabbard
Department: Arms and Armor
Culture: American, probably Baltimore
Artist: Samuel Jackson
Artist bio: American, Baltimore, active 1833–70
Artist role: Sword cutler
Artist nationality: American
Date: 1854–55
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
Geography:  Baltimore  Maryland   
Credit line: Purchase, Arthur Ochs Sulzberger and Mr. and Mrs. Robert G. Goelet Gifts, 2009
Accession year: 2009
Tags: Corn|Eagles|Snakes