Cane

Name/Title

Cane

Description

Wood cane made from sapling or tree limb; main shaft not perfectly round; knots have been cut flush to body but only a few show through dark stain; crook is approx. 5" on outside & end of crook slightly flared. Ira Isley 1856-1930 Ira Isley was blacksmith in Mt. Auburn late 19th & early 20th century; also did some wood working; made cane handle by boiling water and bending.

Collection

Garnet Isley

Acquisition

Accession

1988.028

Source or Donor

Garnet Isley

Acquisition Method

Donation

Made/Created

Date made

1912

Place

County

Shelby County

State/Province

Indiana

Country

United States of America

Continent

North America

Notes

Early Date: 1912 Made: Ira isley

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Maintenance

Maintenance History

Date

Mar 1, 2002

Create Date

March 1, 2002

Update Date

August 20, 2024