Collection Highlights
Badge of the Society of the Cincinnati
Date:
ca. 1802
Object Number:
1972.12ab
Medium:
Silk, gold, enamel
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Walking-stick
Object Number:
1954.194h
Date:
1850-1900
Medium:
Cherry, silver, metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 37 x 1 in. ( 94 x 2.5 cm )
Marks:
engraved: on handle: "G. B."
stamped: hallmarks on handle: "CC" in box; "n"; "BRIGG"; leopard's head
Description:
Cherry cane with engraved silver knob handle, tapered shaft with branch nodes, and metal ferrule.
Gallery Label:
According to accession records this cane was owned by Gerard Beekman (1842-1918).
Credit Line:
Permanent Loan from the Beekman Family Association
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
