Collection Highlights
Receipted bill, John Vernon to Benjamin White
Date:
1794
Object Number:
MSS.3
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Walking-stick
Object Number:
1913.18
Date:
1780-1820
Medium:
Whalebone, ivory, abalone
Dimensions:
Overall: 38 3/8 x 1 3/8 in. ( 97.5 x 3.5 cm )
Description:
A whalebone cane with a tapered straight shaft; ivory turned and banded knob handle; circle of abalone inlaid on top.
Gallery Label:
According to accession records, this cane was used by John A. Howland (1774-1849).
Credit Line:
Gift of Howland Pell
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
