Name/Title
CaneEntry/Object ID
2025.5.1Description
Auctioneer's cane. The cane is a polished plain wood surface with slightly worn angled sides. It is printed, "C.W. GRAY & SONS, INC., / E. THETFORD, VT. / AUCTION EVERY MONDAY" in stamped black lettering.Context
C.W. Gray & Sons, Inc., was founded by Carlton Gray with his sons Herbert and Larry in 1947. The family business continued in livestock auctions until 1997, when they transitioned to primarily equipment and dealer auto auctions that they run in East Thetford to this day.Acquisition
Accession
2025.5Source or Donor
Fox, Jon GilbertAcquisition Method
GiftMade/Created
Date made
1960 - 1970Place
Town
ThetfordCounty
Orange CountyState/Province
VermontCountry
United States of AmericaContinent
North AmericaLexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Secondary Object Term
CaneNomenclature Primary Object Term
Stick, WalkingNomenclature Sub-Class
Personal Assistive ObjectsNomenclature Class
Personal GearNomenclature Category
Category 03: Personal ObjectsRelationships
Related Person or Organization
Person or Organization
C.W. Gray & Son's, Inc.Related Places
Place
Town
ThetfordCounty
Orange CountyState/Province
VermontCountry
United States of AmericaContinent
North America