Collection Highlights
Memorial sample card
Date:
Object Number:
1947.490a
Medium:
Watercolor and hair on ivory
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Walking-stick
Object Number:
1924.44
Date:
1875-1900
Medium:
Wood, ivory, metal, gold plate
Dimensions:
Overall: 35 3/4 x 3/4 in. ( 90.8 x 1.9 cm )
Marks:
engraving: on collar: "F. J. HERRON./ TO E. H. Durell."
Description:
A wooden cane with straight shaft; elongated ivory knob handle decorated with a carved belt and buckle; gold plated collar with inscription; metal ferrule, double banded with engraved lines
Credit Line:
Bequest of Annie L. Gebhard
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
