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Post-Revolutionary War sword made by Harvey of Birmingham, England. Sword is marked "Harvey." Owned and used by Col. John Eager Howard (1752-1827). Possibly used by Howard in his command of the Veteran's Corps during the defense of Baltimore in 1814.

Post-Revolutionary War sword made by Harvey of Birmingham, England. Sword is marked "Harvey." Owned and used by Col. John Eager Howard (1752-1827). Possibly used by Howard in his command of the Veteran's Corps during the defense of Baltimore in 1814.

Sword

Description

Post-Revolutionary War sword made by Harvey of Birmingham, England. Sword is marked "Harvey." Owned and used by Col. John Eager Howard (1752-1827). Possibly used by Howard in his command of the Veteran's Corps during the defense of Baltimore in 1814.

Creator

Date

1790-1830

Materials

Steel, Ivory

Dimensions

41" L

Object ID

1930.23.1a,b

Resource ID

10613

Digital Publisher

Digital resource provided by the Maryland Center for History and Culture

Rights

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