Swords From Public Collections in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania by Bruce Bazelon

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New information regarding swordmakers of the Philadelphia area. Covering all periods -- especially rich in presentation weapons of the Civil War.

This pioneer effort brings into view - in most instances for the first time - an important group of historical swords to date largely hidden away within the stacks of public collections throughout the State of Pennsylvania. In addition, vital new information is presented here regarding the sword-making community of Philadelphia during the early Federal period; a time when this city was the infant United States' center for such activity.