Collection Highlights
The Surrender of Cornwallis at Yorktown
Date:
Object Number:
PR.068.34
Medium:
Paper, engraving
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Walking-stick
Object Number:
1942.155
Date:
1860-1900
Medium:
Wood, metal, gold, stone
Dimensions:
Overall: 36 1/4 x 1 5/8 in. ( 92.1 x 4.1 cm )
Marks:
engraved: on handle: "S.C. Ellis,/New York."
engraved: on handle: "from H.H. Toland,/San Francisco."
Description:
Wooden cane with tapered, straight shaft; gold knob handle with engraved foliate decoration and inscriptions topped with inset faceted stone; metal ferrule.
Gallery Label:
According to the inscription engraved on the handle, this cane was presented by H.H. Toland of San Francisco to Dr. Samuel Corp Ellis of New York.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. Augustus Van Horne Ellis
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
