Cane, America, mid 19th century

Name/Title

Cane, America, mid 19th century

Entry/Object ID

1982.03.02

Description

Wooden cane with carved dog's-head handle, brass collar below, and metal sheathed tip. Described as a "lady's walking stick" when acquired. With a history in the family of Portsmouth cabinetmaker Samuel Dockum, it might have come from his shop.

Acquisition

Accession

1982.03

Source or Donor

Jones, Serena

Acquisition Method

Gift

Credit Line

Gift of Serena Jones

Provenance

Notes

Gift of Serena Jones, Frances M. Pike Jones