Object Record
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Metadata
Object Name |
Sword, Presentation |
Accession number |
87.12 |
Catalog Number |
87.12 |
Date |
1906 |
Dimensions |
W-5.75 L-35 inches |
Collection |
Earthquake |
Place of Origin |
San Francisco, CA |
Description |
Knight Templar sword burned and fused to scabbard in the earthquake in San Francisco, April 18, 1906. Retrieved from rubble by Geo. William Lunt, grandfather of donor. Sword has helmet at end. Scabbard has Knight Templar cross along with decorative design. The name of owner can be seen faintly on sword, Sir Geo W. Lunt |
Caption |
1906 Earthquake: Knights Templar Sword |
Title |
Knight Templar Sword |
Lexicon category |
8: Communication Artifact |
Credit line |
Gift of William N. Lunt |