Collection Highlights
Mayor George B. McClellan at the controls of the first subway train, October 27, 1904
Date:
1904
Object Number:
PR.020.90.1
Medium:
Silver gelatin print
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Cane
Object Number:
2010.24.92
Date:
ca. 1918
Medium:
Wood, metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 23 1/2 x 3/4 x 3/4 in. (59.7 x 1.9 x 1.9 cm)
Description:
World War I victory cane.
Gallery Label:
In 1918, a number of canes were made to celebrate the victory of World War I. This cane has a silver handle depicting patriotic images, including the Declaration of Victory and a bald eagle.
Credit Line:
Gift of Lou and Barbara Grumet
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
