Confederate Saber, 1861-1862
THF151973 / Confederate Saber, 1861-1862
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Artifact Overview
Before the Civil War, the Nashville Plow Works made farm implements. After the war began, the company - quite ironically - "turned plowshares into swords." The weapons-making activities of the Nashville Plow Works were short-lived, however. In March 1862, Confederate Nashville fell to Federal control. The firm's owners were arrested and charged with treason against the United States government.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Saber
Date Made
1861-1862
Creators
Place of Creation
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
69.54.2
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Steel (Alloy)
Brass (Alloy)
Leather
Wood (Plant material)
Dimensions
Length: 40.875 in
Inscriptions
Open brass quillon marked on the underside: NASHVILLE PLOW WORKS. C. S. A.
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