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Framed leaves from Abraham Lincoln's bier
1865
Z.2603
Albumen photograph, plant material, ink, silk ribbon, wood gilding
Commemorated: Abraham Lincoln

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Walking-stick

Walking-stick
Title
Walking-stick
Object name 
Cane
Date 
1860-1880
Medium 
Wood, metal, gold plate
Dimensions 
Overall: 34 7/8 x 1 in. ( 88.6 x 2.5 cm )
Description 
Wooden cane with straight, tapered shaft, gold-plated engraved collar, and metal ferrule.
Object Number 
INV.8254
Marks 
engraved: on collar: "I.P.T.(?) to Col. W.W.C." paper label: in ink on label: "3-68/Cane made from wood of the/"Monitor"/left with Mr. Gregory by unident. woman who said she/would write about it/C.S./wood cane with gold/band/"IPT to Col. W.W.C.""
Gallery Label 
According to accession records, this cane was made from wood of the battleship "Monitor."
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.