Collection Highlights
The Indian: The Dying Chief Contemplating the Progress of Civilization
1856
1875.4
White marble and wood
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Walking-stick
Title
Walking-stick
Object name
Cane
Date
after 1898
Medium
Wood, iron
Dimensions
Overall: 35 1/2 x 1 1/4 in. ( 90.2 x 3.2 cm )
Description
Wooden cane with an inscribed iron knob handle, tapered octagonal shaft, and iron ferrule.
Credit Line
Gift of Mr. F. W. Meyer
Object Number
1949.138
Marks
engraved: on handle: "U.S.S. Maine G. Bowers"
Gallery Label
According to accession records the cane was made from wood from a block house on San Juan Hill and the iron handle was made from a part of the Spanish-American War battleship "U.S.S. Maine."
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.