Collection Highlights
William Pitt, the Elder, First Earl of Chatham (1708-1778)
ca. 1770
1864.5
Marble
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
baton
Title
baton
Object name
Baton
Date
1870-1920
Medium
Wood, textile
Dimensions
Overall: 17 3/4 x 1 5/8 in. ( 45.1 x 4.1 cm )
Description
Ceremonial, turned wood baton said to have been used at Columbia University; reel-turned ends with ball finial; fragment of ribbon wrapped around one end.
Credit Line
Permanent Loan from the Beekman Family Association
Object Number
1942.541
Gallery Label
This ceremonial baton was used at Columbia College.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
