icon for Home page
icon for Kid's Home page
icon for Digital Collection
icon for Activities
icon for Turns Exhibit
icon for In the Classroom
icon for Chronologies
icon for My Collection

Online Collection

front
(c) Pocumtuck Valley Memorial Association, Deerfield MA. All rights reserved.
Contact us for information about using this image.



label levels:

By the early 19th century, observers of local militias often complained that these volunteer companies were inept and poorly trained. The Franklin Cadets of Deerfield, Massachusetts, were an exception. Organized in 1823, their fine uniforms, precision marching and coordinated musket firing impressed spectators. The unit played an important role on fall militia training days, and enlivened many public celebrations. The sound of fifes and drums accompanied the Cadets whenever they appeared. This dress sword belonged to Lieutenant Henry Smith, an officer in the Cadets. The Franklin Cadets paraded for the last time in 1854.

 

top of page

Infantry Officers' sword, 1821-1832

date   1830-1840
location   American/ United States
blade   31.0"
length   36.0"
process/materials   metal, leather
item type   Weapons/Armament - Edged
accession #   #1917.08.01


Look Closer icon My Collection icon Detailed info icon


ecard icon Send an e-Postcard of this object



See Also...

Cadet's Uniform

"History of Deerfield"


button for Side by Side Viewingbutton for Glossarybutton for Printing Helpbutton for How to Read Old Documents

 

Home | Online Collection | Things To Do | Turns Exhibit | Classroom | Chronologies | My Collection
About This Site | Site Index | Site Search | Feedback