Collection Highlights
Alexander Hamilton (1757-1804)
ca. 1793
1928.18
White marble
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Walking-stick
Title
Walking-stick
Object name
Cane
Date
1780-1820
Medium
Whalebone, ivory, abalone
Dimensions
Overall: 38 3/8 x 1 3/8 in. ( 97.5 x 3.5 cm )
Description
A whalebone cane with a tapered straight shaft; ivory turned and banded knob handle; circle of abalone inlaid on top.
Credit Line
Gift of Howland Pell
Object Number
1913.18
Gallery Label
According to accession records, this cane was used by John A. Howland (1774-1849).
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
