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Cane

Collection Type

  • Clothing and accessories

GUSN

GUSN-54242

Description

Tan wood w/ faux grain (painted) surface; silver embossed knob w/ 3 silver bands & silver tip; stick unscrews at each band to reveal - 1. pen; 2. pencil w/ compartment for leads (missing); 3. glass inkwell w/ silver headed stopper located under silver knob.

Details

Descriptive Terms

canes (walking sticks)
accessories
paint (coating)
wood (plant material)
trompe-l'oeil
Men's personal gear
Paint
Tromp L'oeil
CANE

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

34.25 (H) (inches)

Credit Line

Bequest of Edgar J. Rollins

Accession Number

1946.195.1-.4

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