Cylindrical walking stick: tapered; gold knob, flat topped, engraved on top: "Edward Livingston/Cut from the Tomb at Mount Vernon" in script; hole drilled through stick 2 1/2" from knob with gold rims at each end (presumably for wristband); brass tip with steel point.
Made/Created
Artist Information
Artist
Unknown
Attribution
Maker
Notes
Dates: 1800 - 1833
Date made: r. 1800 - 1833
Inscription/Signature/Marks
Type
Inscription
Transcription
See description
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Length
36-5/8 in
Diameter
1/4 in
Dimension Notes
Display Dimensions: 36 5/8 x 1/4 in. (93 x 0.6 cm)
Dimension Description
Overall
Diameter
1-1/4 in
Dimension Notes
Display Dimensions: 1 1/4 in. (3.2 cm)
Material
Wood (willow), Gold, brass
Condition
Notes
Remarks: Details of condition: Normal wear, scratches of varnish; 5/8" dent on gold knob.
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Person or Organization
Edward Livingston
Notes
Former owner
General Notes
Note Type
StorageNote
Note
Home Location: Historic Hudson Valley, Montgomery Place, Library, Second Floor