Collection Highlights
Slave shackles
Date:
ca. 1866
Object Number:
1921.20
Medium:
Steel
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Walking-stick
Object Number:
1954.194g
Date:
1860-1918
Medium:
Wood, brass, silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 37 x 1 1/8 in. ( 94 x 2.9 cm )
Marks:
stamped: on handle: "W M / Brigg" and "M" and leopard's head in reserve
Description:
Wood cane with tapering shaft, silver handle, and brass ferrule.
Gallery Label:
According to accession records, this cane was used by Gerard Beekman (1842-1918).
Credit Line:
Permanent Loan from the Beekman Family Association
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
