Collection Highlights
Manhattan Rifles!
Date:
1861-1865
Object Number:
PR.055.3.226
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Cane
Object Number:
INV.8762
Date:
1760-1820
Medium:
Wood, possibly malacca; brass; iron; silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 36 5/8 x 1 1/2 in. ( 93 x 3.8 cm )
Marks:
engraving: on top of handle: "W*B [P]"
engraving: on top of handle: "1763"
engraving: on shaft: "W.B.P. 1787."
engraving: on shaft: "W.H.P. 1883."
Description:
Wooden cane with tapered shaft, engraved silver handle, leather handle cover, and brass ferrule with iron tip.
Gallery Label:
Written on tag attached to cane: "William Babcock Paine's sword cane 1763"
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
