Object Details
user
Houston, Sam
recipient
Dean, Nicholas
Description
Physical Description
Steel with wooden handle. The handle has an eight-point star-shaped plate with “Houston” inscribed on it.
Specific History
This hunting knife was owned by Sam Houston. In the mid-19th century, Houston presented the knife to New York lawyer Nicholas Dean.
General History
Sam Houston emerged as a prominent player in the affairs of Texas. Houston was elected commander in chief of the armies of Texas and took control of the Texas forces after the fall of the Alamo. On April 21, 1836, his force defeated Santa Anna and secured Texas independence. Houston was elected the first president of the Republic of Texas. After statehood in 1845, Houston was elected senator from Texas to the Congress of the United States.
Credit Line
Dorothy B. Libbey
associated dates
1800-1850
1850-1870
ID Number
1990.0546.01.01
catalog number
1990.0546.01.01
accession number
1990.0546
Object Name
knife
Other Terms
knife; Edged Weapons; Hunting
Physical Description
silver (overall material)
wood (overall material)
steel (overall material)
Measurements
overall: 20.3 cm; x 8 in
blade: 12.3 cm; x 4 13/16 in
used
United States: Texas
associated place
United States: New York, New York City
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Data Source
National Museum of American History
Subject
Hunting
related event
Expansion and Reform
Link to Original Record
Record ID
nmah_1064449