Collection Highlights
Fete to Lafayette
Date:
1824
Object Number:
PR.022.9
Medium:
Engraving
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Luce Center
Walking-stick
Object Number:
1946.193
Date:
ca. 1897
Medium:
Wood, brass, copper
Dimensions:
Overall: 35 x 1 in. ( 88.9 x 2.5 cm )
Marks:
engraved: on band: "Oak and copper from vessel after breaking up/ Nelson & his flagship 'FOUDROYANT' wrecked in 1897"
Description:
Wooden cane with tapered shaft ending in a brass ferrule; engraved copper plated brass band around shaft.
Credit Line:
Gift of Marie Andree de la Montayne
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
