Collection Highlights
Great Attraction at the Masonic Hall...Joice Heth
Date:
1835
Object Number:
LIB.SY.1835.49
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Walking-stick
Object Number:
1941.398
Date:
1840-1860
Medium:
Wood, metal, gold plate
Dimensions:
Overall: 35 1/4 x 1 3/8 in. ( 89.5 x 3.5 cm )
Marks:
engraved: on top of handle in block letters: "A.V.N."
Description:
Wooden cane with straight, tapered shaft; knob handle with engraved initials and chased, embossed, and engraved decoration of grapes, grape leaves and scrolling vines; netal ferrule.
Gallery Label:
According to accession records, this cane belonged to Abraham Van Nest (1777-1864).
Abraham Van Nest as a merchant in the saddlery and hardware business. He was a benefactor and trustee of Rutgers College, served on the City Board of Alderman, and was President of the Greenwich Savings Bank.
Credit Line:
Gift of Miss Sarah H. Van Nest
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
