Sword Hangers
1600-1624 (made)
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Man’s sword hangers and front strap of leather, lined with tawny silk velvet. They are embroidered with silver filé, purl and spangles in a pattern of abstract leaves. The hangers are in 3 parts, each with 3 scabbard straps held with metal buckles. The hangers are attached at the top with a metal hook. The front strap is sewn to the outside scabbard strap and has a hook at the other end.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Leather, metal, silk, silver; hand-woven, hand-embroidered, hand-sewn |
| Brief description | Man's sword hangers, 1600-24, English; leather, silver embroidery, lined with tawny silk velvet |
| Physical description | Man’s sword hangers and front strap of leather, lined with tawny silk velvet. They are embroidered with silver filé, purl and spangles in a pattern of abstract leaves. The hangers are in 3 parts, each with 3 scabbard straps held with metal buckles. The hangers are attached at the top with a metal hook. The front strap is sewn to the outside scabbard strap and has a hook at the other end. |
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| Credit line | Given by Lady Spickernell |
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| Accession number | T.36A-1938 |
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| Record created | November 17, 2020 |
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