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Cane

Collection Type

  • Clothing and accessories

Date

1790-1800

GUSN

GUSN-42427

Description

.1 = Stick; .2 = Mushroom top - White w/ lots of (naturally occurring) black spots; mushroom cap handle which is removable; metal tip has been lost; also probably originally a metal ring between knob & stick (explains why there is green color).

Details

Descriptive Terms

canes (walking sticks)
accessories
bone (material)
fungi
Men's personal gear
Mushroom
CANE

Additional Identification Number

1988.206.1-.2

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

34.875 (H) (inches)

Accession Number

1988.206.1-.2

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