Collection Highlights
American Bastille
Date:
Object Number:
LIB.E458.8.M36.1870F.XL
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Cane
Object Number:
2010.24.138
Date:
ca. 1880's
Medium:
Wood, glass
Dimensions:
Overall: 35 1/2 x 2 x 2 1/2 in. (90.2 x 5.1 x 6.4 cm)
Description:
Poodle, glass eyes.
Gallery Label:
The Grumet cane collection had a number of canes representing poodles and beagles and Labradors, reflecting the owners' family dogs. The handle of this 1880s cane is a carved ebony poodle.
Credit Line:
Gift of Lou and Barbara Grumet
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
