Folk cane artists created a number of patriotic canes to show their pride in America during World War I. This example incorporates patriotic symbols, including the bald eagle, Uncle Sam, and Lady Liberty, among others.

In 1918, a number of canes were made to celebrate the victory in World War I. The handle of this cane is a small pewter figure of Uncle Sam that was meant to be waved in victory parades.

This cane celebrates the achievements of Admiral George Dewey. He was extremely popular following his victory at the Battle of Manila Bay during the Spanish-American War. The cane has an ivory top, and features applied paper images down the sides of the stick. The cane was probably made in anticipation of Dewey's presidential campaign, which never materialized.

In 1861, a devoted father gave his son a silver-headed wood cane with an inscribed top. The message noted that the wood was a relic from Independence Hall in Philadelphia, and was taken from the Hall during renovation.

A devoted follower of Thomas Jefferson, Thomas Jefferson Craddock carved a series of canes devoted to Jefferson's achievements. The carvings highlighted the particular achievements that are listed on his gravestone at Monticello, including author of the Declaration of Independence and of the Statute of Virginia for Religious Freedom, and the founder of the University of Virginia. Interestingly, the presidency is not listed on this folk art cane.

A number of antique canes in the Grumet collection are souvenirs from World's Fairs. This cane is one of many that were created for the New York World's Fair in 1939. The handle of the cane can be folded open and converted into a seat.

A number of antique canes in the Grumet collection are souvenirs from World's Fairs. This cane is one of many that were created for the New York World's Fair in 1939. The wood cane is in the shape of a carved hatchet, representing the nation's Native American heritage.

A number of antique canes in the Grumet collection are souvenirs from World's Fairs. This cane is one of many that were created for the New York World's Fair in 1939. The bamboo cane is decorated with stickers of the Fair's logo.

A number of antique canes in the Grumet collection are souvenirs from World's Fairs. This cane is one of many created for the New York World's Fair in 1939. Inside the stick of the cane there is a map of the fair grounds that can be pulled out for easy access.

A number of antique canes in the Grumet collection are souvenirs from World's Fairs. This cane commemorates the 1939 Golden Gate Exposition in San Francisco, held the same year as the New York World's fair.