Collection Highlights
An Historical Account of the Black Empire of Hayti: comprehending a view of the principal transactions in the revolution of Saint Domingo; with its antient and modern state
Date:
1805
Object Number:
LIB.F1923.R15.1
Medium:
Paper, book
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Walking-stick
Object Number:
INV.8761
Date:
1880-1920
Medium:
Cherry, silver, iron, textile
Dimensions:
Overall: 36 x 4 1/4 x 1 in. ( 91.4 x 10.8 x 2.5 cm )
Marks:
stamped: on silver piece on shaft: "LYON MAKER STERLING"
inscribed: on wood above collar: "LYON/MAKER"
Description:
Wooden cane with L-shaped handle and silver and iron ferrule; cartouche and six silver pieces etched with floral patterns attached to handle and upper portion of shaft; black textile tied to cane beneath handle.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
