Art Institute of Chicago
Smallsword
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- Date
- 1740/50
- Medium
- Steel, gilding, silver, and wood
- Culture
- France
- Department
- Applied Arts of Europe
- Institution
- Art Institute of Chicago
- Object ID
- 106260
From the Art Institute of Chicago record
Smallswords, though developed as civilian weapons to be worn with formal court dress, were also used by infantry officers and high-ranking field commanders in battle. Designed for military use, this example is fitted with a coliche-marde blade, which has a widened section at the fort near the hilt to strengthen the blade against heavy attacks.
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- Credit line
- George F. Harding Collection
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- Object type
- AAT300036926
Part of LinkedCulture topics
European Edged Weapons CollectionThese objects are all European swords, daggers, and bladed weapons from the medieval and early modern periods, showcasing the arms and armor traditions across the continent.
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European Smallswords CollectionThese objects are all smallswords or small swords, a type of light thrusting sword that became fashionable civilian wear across Europe from the 17th to 18th centuries.
49 objects from 4 institutions
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