This shaving kit was owned by New-York Historical Society founder John Pintard (1759-1844). The engraved shield on the top of the box suggests that the shaving kit was originally presented to Pintard by Susan Vergereau Boudinot (1764-1854, Mrs. William Bradford), a friend of the Pintards. Susan's father was Elias Boudinot (1740-1821), the New Jersey lawyer and statesman and a close associate of John Pintard's. The engraving implies that Susan presented the box to Pintard in 1817. Ten years later, he in turn gave it to his grandson, Elias Boudinot Servoss (1827-1901), as a christening present. Presumably, Pintard transferred the shaving kit to his grandson to underscore the family ties between the Boudinot and Pintard clans.

This 1876 ivory cane was designed to commemorate the Centennial. The ivory handle is ornamented with stars and stripes.

Grand Central Station has become one of New York's major icons. Vancouver yacht maker and carver Ivan Wilson was asked to carve a cane that celebrated the Station. The handle of the cane depicts the Greek God Mercury, as a statue of this figure is located on the building's facade. The station is depicted on the shaft.

The huge statue of the Merrill Lynch bull, located in the Financial District, has become a major New York icon. Vancouver yacht maker and cane carver Ivan Wilson was asked to create a cane for the Grumet cane collection that replicated the iconic bull as the handle.

During the late 1800s, canes were often handed out as souvenirs at large events, similar to fairs and political rallies. The Brooklyn Bridge, which connected the boroughs of Manhattan and Brooklyn, was a major engineering feat. This cane was given out on the Bridge's opening day.

Grover Cleveland was the only president to serve two non-consecutive terms. He won the popular vote three times in a row, but lost the Electoral College to Benjamin Harrison in 1888. This cane with a pewter handle depicting a portrait bust of the candidate represents a typical campaign cane of the era.

Chinese bamboo canes were a common souvenir at the various Chinatowns found in major cities across the United States.

Many folk canes displayed American or international coins. This wood and mother-of-pearl cane features a number of U.S. coins inlaid along the shaft.

The antique brass handle of Babe Ruth on this cane was intended as part of a series to celebrate the most iconic New Yorkers of all time. Ruth was known as the home run champion and praised for his excellent pitching skills. He was traded to the New York Yankees from the Boston Red Sox, and came to represent Yankee greatness.