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Halberd

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Collection Type

  • Armament

Date

1700-1799

GUSN

GUSN-26056

Description

Wrought shaped head w/ broad rounded blade at one end, curved tail, and spear-like blade at top. Set into iron ring at neck as join to wood pole handle (replacement). 19th c. tan silken tassel at neck.

Details

Descriptive Terms

halberds
iron (metal)
wood (plant material)
Iron
HALBERD

Associated Building

Gilman Garrison House (Exeter, N.H.),

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

90 x 69 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Bequest of William Perry Dudley

Accession Number

1966.1347

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