Collection Highlights
American Ornithology; or The Natural History of the Birds of the United States
Date:
1880
Object Number:
LIB.Y1808.W
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Cane
Object Number:
2010.24.145
Date:
ca. 1916
Medium:
Wood, coin, mother of pearl
Dimensions:
Overall: 36 1/2 x 1 5/8 x 1/2 in. (92.7 x 4.1 x 1.3 cm)
Description:
Folk art cane with inlaid US coins.
Gallery Label:
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.
Credit Line:
Gift of Lou and Barbara Grumet
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
