Collection Highlights
Declaration of Independence
Date:
1776
Object Number:
LIB.SY.1776.4
Medium:
Paper, broadside
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Cane
Object Number:
2010.24.69
Date:
2006
Medium:
Painted wood, silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 37 1/4 x 1 3/4 x 2 1/4 in. (94.6 x 4.4 x 5.7 cm)
Description:
Southern soldier, reproduction.
Gallery Label:
This reproduction cane features Johnny Reb, the national personification of the Southern states. He wears his most common attribute, the kepi-style forage cap. This cane is patterned after many canes that were carved out of wood throughout the South after the end of the Civil War.
Credit Line:
Gift of Lou and Barbara Grumet
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
