Collection Highlights
Mrs. Pierre Toussaint (ca. 1786-1851)
Date:
ca. 1825
Object Number:
1920.5
Medium:
Watercolor on ivory
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Luce Center
Cane in case: ...supervisors cane... Havermeyer
Object Number:
1958.21
Date:
ca. 1878
Medium:
Wood, metal ,gold, textile, leather
Dimensions:
Overall: 36 x 3 3/4 x 7/8 in. ( 91.4 x 9.5 x 2.2 cm )
Marks:
inscription: on paper label inside case: "ST. RAYMOND'S FAIR, West Chester, October 1878"
Description:
Presentation cane composed of a tapered wooden shaft and a gold L-shaped handle. Cane is housed in original leather case with gilded bands, metal hinges and green satin lining.
Gallery Label:
According to accession records, the cane belonged to Frederic C. Havemeyer (1807-1891), Supervisor of the Town of Westchester and resident of Throg's Neck, Bronx, New York.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mr. Charles H. Jackson
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
