Collection Highlights
Astor House
Date:
ca.1853-1859
Object Number:
PR.020.65.1
Medium:
Wood Engraving
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Sword cane
Object Number:
1935.148ab
Date:
1840-1860
Medium:
Wood, metal, horn, ivory
Dimensions:
Overall: 35 1/4 in. ( 89.5 cm )
Description:
Wooden cane with straight, tapered shaft concealing dagger; L-shaped handle carved out of black bone in the shape of a horse's hoof and fore leg with an ivory band; metal collar and ferrule.
Gallery Label:
According to accession records, this cane was carried by the donor's father, Augustus Toedteberg, during the Draft Riots of the Civil War.
Augustus Toedteberg was a prolific Brooklyn illustrator noted for theater portraits and dramactic scenes. Palette and brushes used by him (1936.506a-d) are in the Museum collection as well as examples of his work.
Credit Line:
Gift of Miss Emma Toedteberg
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
