Collection Highlights
Declaration of Independence
Date:
1776
Object Number:
LIB.SY.1776.4
Medium:
Paper, broadside
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Walking-stick
Object Number:
1935.132
Date:
1850-1900
Medium:
Wood, silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 28 x 1 1/4 in. ( 71.1 x 3.2 cm )
Marks:
engraved: on cap: "R B"
Description:
Wooden cane with tapered shaft and knob handle with engraved silver cap.
Gallery Label:
Accession records state that the initials engraved on the silver cap, "R B" belong to Robert Benson, the nephew of the donor.
Credit Line:
Purchase
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
