Collection Highlights
The Lost Cause
Date:
1871
Object Number:
PR.068.19
Medium:
Engraving
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Walking stick
Object Number:
1931.50
Date:
1760-1780
Medium:
Wood, probably malacca; gold; brass
Dimensions:
Overall: 42 1/8 x 1 1/8 in. ( 107 x 2.9 cm )
Description:
Wooden cane with tapered shaft, rococo chased gold knob handle, eyelet, and brass ferrule.
Gallery Label:
According to accession records, this cane belonged to William Peartree Smith, a founder of Princeton University and a descendant of William Peartree, Mayor of New York in 1707.
Credit Line:
Gift of Albert H. Atterbury
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
