Name/Title
Carved Cocoanut ShellEntry/Object ID
2010.1.1938Description
Small carved coconut shell. According to the provenance note (2010.1.1939a) "This hand carved cocoanut shell was sent to Mr. Allen Cairnes of Canton, the father-in-law of Mr. William E. Strassner, one of Canton's foremost citizens. Mr. Cairnes was a law partner of William and Abner McKinley, and it was through the efforts of Mr. Cairnes with President McKinley that a friend of his was appointed minister to Panama. In return for this favor this shell was sent. Information and shell obtained from Mrs. Katherine Werley, Daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Strassner. Dater August 17, 1962."Collection
BechtelAcquisition
Accession
2010.1Source or Donor
Mr. BechtelAcquisition Method
Gift/PurchaseCredit Line
BECHTEL