Collection Highlights
Come in, and Prevent a "Draft"
Date:
ca. 1863
Object Number:
PR.055.3.105
Medium:
Paper
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Walking-stick
Object Number:
1936.408
Date:
1910-1918
Medium:
Wood, metal (brass, silver), horn
Dimensions:
Overall: 34 5/8 x 1 1/2 in. ( 87.9 x 3.8 cm )
Marks:
stamped: on silver collar: "William Sulzer"; "Henry Clay"
engraved: on silver disc on handle: "ILH"
engraved: on silver plaque: "Cane of Henry Clay/Presented to Governor Wm. Sulzer, by the Albany Correspondents/ February 10, 1918"
Description:
Wood cane with antler knob handle with inlaid silver disc, heavily knotted wood shaft with silver collar and plaque, and tapered brass ferrule.
Credit Line:
Gift of the Honorable William Sulzer
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
