Collection Highlights
Fire engine condenser case of the Clinton Fire Company No. 41
Date:
ca. 1842
Object Number:
1937.1631
Medium:
Wood, oil paint, gilding
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Walking-stick
Object Number:
1949.242a
Date:
1870-1890
Medium:
Wood, ivory, silver, brass, metal, glass
Dimensions:
Overall: 36 1/2 x 2 3/4 in. ( 92.7 x 7 cm )
Marks:
stamp: on collar: "STERLING"
Description:
Wooden cane with straight, slightly tapered shaft; carved ivory handle in the form of a dog with glass eyes; silver collar; brass ferrule with engraved band and metal tip.
Gallery Label:
According to accession records, this cane belonged to the donor's father, Edgar E. Frank, a New York City merchant.
Credit Line:
Gift of Miss Marion R. Frank
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
