Model 1840 non-commissioned officer's sword carried by James Blackwell and originally owned by his uncle, John Blackwell. Manufactured by R & C. James Blackwell served as a private and was later promoted to ensign with Co. K, 21st Miss. Inf. Regt.,...
Officer's sword made in Solingen, Germany. Van'ahn of guard (hand) that was popular in Germany. Officer quality, privately purchased, elaborate eagle on hilt. Foot officer's model.
Education - Tennessee; Education - History - Tennessee; School buildings - Tennessee
Side view of Old Hall School shows a dilapidated wooden building made of vertical boards. A Ford Model A automobile is parked at the front porch, and the school appears to be abandoned.
Artist Charles Niehaus executed this study in painted plaster, 3.4 inches x 2.37 inches x 2.43 inches, of Forrest's head for the statue eventually cast and placed in Forrest Park in Memphis, Tenn. The hair style in this model is different from that...
Remington Model 1858 .36 caliber Navy revolver. This type of gun was mostly used by Federal soldiers. It was made by E. Remington & Sons in Ilion, New York. It has a patent date of September 14, 1858, inscribed on the underside of the barrel.
Saber of William Bowen Campbell. U. S. Model 1840 light artillery saber made by Cabbotville Manufacturer in Massachusetts. Saber features standard U. S. stamp and inspector's mark and was used during Mexican War and Civil War.
Civil War-era Smith & Wesson revolver and holster. Serial number 23363. Model number 2. Also known as the "Number 2 Army." Made from 1863 to 1864. This is the same model that Wild Bill Hickok supposedly was carrying when he was killed at Deadwood,...
Model 1860 staff and field officers' sword and scabbard, marked on Riccassa "BENT & BUSH/ BOSTON, MASS." Sword has engraved blade, nice patination on guard and hilt, and the knuckle bow is slightly detached at pommel.
Model 1860 U.S. staff and field officer's sword manufactured by Springfield Armory and Southern Cross belonging to William Fairchild Dennis Jr. (October 17, 1845 - June 9, 1927). Dennis served with the Raymond Minute Men of Hinds County,...
U. S. Springfield rifle, model 1873, "trapdoor loader." The rifle belonged to Col. Mathes, Co. I, 18th Tenn. Regt., CSA. The model 1873 trapdoor Springfield was the first-ever standard issued breech-loading rifle for the U.S. Army.
Front view of the Woman's Building at the Tennessee Centennial Exposition. The building was somewhat modeled after Andrew Jackson's home, the Hermitage. In addition, the building also had features of Grecian architecture. Eight massive columns...
