Collection Highlights
Salver
Date:
1772-1773
Object Number:
1928.24
Medium:
Silver
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Luce Center
Sword cane
Object Number:
1939.410ab
Date:
1780-1800
Medium:
Wood, probably ash; silver; steel
Dimensions:
Overall: 35 1/8 x 2 1/2 x 5/8 in. ( 89.2 x 6.4 x 1.6 cm )
Marks:
stamp: on shaft near handle: "GR"
Description:
Wooden cane with tapering shaft concealing steel blade with ornamental engraving; crook handle.
Gallery Label:
According to accession records, this sword cane belonged to Thomas Norman (1751-1834) of Caldwell, NY, great-granddaughter of the donor. Norman was the son-in-law of Col. Crean Brush, loyalist and member of the NY British Provincial Assembly from 1773 to 1775. Brush's step-daughter married Ethan Allen.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. Clarence M. Smith
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
