Collection Highlights
Scenes in the Life of Harriet Tubman
Date:
ca. 1869
Object Number:
LIB.CT.T8855.B7
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Luce Center
Walking-stick
Object Number:
1866.4
Date:
1790-1840
Medium:
Wood, probably malacca; brass
Dimensions:
Overall: 36 3/8 x 1 1/2 in. ( 92.4 x 3.8 cm )
Description:
Wood cane with tapered shaft, knob handle, two eyelets, brass band and brass ferrule.
Gallery Label:
According to accession records this cane was originally owned by Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790) and descended as follows: Benjamin Franklin Bache (1790), Naphtali Philips of New York, Dr. John W. Francis.
Credit Line:
Gift of Samuel W. Francis
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
