About this artwork
Smallswords, though developed as civilian weapons to be worn with formal court dress, were also used by infantry officers and high-ranking field commanders in battle. Designed for military use, this example is fitted with a coliche-marde blade, which has a widened section at the fort near the hilt to strengthen the blade against heavy attacks.
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Status
- On View, Gallery 239
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Department
- Applied Arts of Europe
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Title
- Smallsword
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Place
- France (Object made in)
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Date
- Made 1730–1760
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Medium
- Steel, gilding, silver, and wood
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Dimensions
- Overall L. 99.5 cm (39 3/16 in.) Blade L. 81.3 cm (32 in.) Wt. 1 lb. 1 oz.
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Credit Line
- George F. Harding Collection
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Reference Number
- 1982.2155
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IIIF Manifest
- https://api.artic.edu/api/v1/artworks/106260/manifest.json