Collection Highlights
Santa Claus and his Works
Date:
1870
Object Number:
LIB.YC1870.Web
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Walking-stick
Object Number:
1954.194f
Date:
1860-1918
Medium:
Wood, silver, brass, steel
Dimensions:
Overall: 37 1/8 x 1 1/8 in. ( 94.3 x 2.9 cm )
Marks:
engraving: on top of knob: "G.B."
Description:
Wooden cane with tapering shaft, silver knob handle, and brass ferrule with steel tip.
Gallery Label:
According to accession records, this cane was used by Gerard Beekman (1842-1918).
Credit Line:
Permanent Loan from the Beekman Family Association
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
