Cane, ATCO Picnic, 1937

Object/Artifact

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Windham Textile and History Museum

Section of Shaft of Cane Showing Beginning of Inscription: The image shows a close-up of a wooden walking cane with the words "AMERICAN THREAD CO OUTING WEST" written on its surface in black ink. The wood appears to be weathered and has a natural, rustic appearance. The lettering is uneven and irregular, suggesting it may have been hand-drawn or carved. The background is a plain, neutral surface, possibly a sheet of paper or cloth, with a light color that provides contrast to the dark wood and lettering. This could be an artifact or a piece of memorabilia with historic or personal significance, possibly related to an event or a journey.
Section of Shaft of Cane Showing Beginning of Inscription

The image shows a close-up of a wooden walking cane with the words "AMERICAN THREAD CO OUTING WEST" written on its surface in black ink. The wood appears to be weathered and has a natural, rustic appearance. The lettering is uneven and irregular, suggesting it may have been hand-drawn or carved. The background is a plain, neutral surface, possibly a sheet of paper or cloth, with a light color that provides contrast to the dark wood and lettering. This could be an artifact or a piece of memorabilia with historic or personal significance, possibly related to an event or a journey.

Name/Title

Cane, ATCO Picnic, 1937

Entry/Object ID

2024.65.02

Description

Slender wooden walking cane. Curved black painted handle. Brown stained shaft, 31 in. 2/3 in diameter. Silver steel metal band separating the handle from the shaft. Steel tip. The following phrase is crudely etched on the side in black ink: "AMERICAN THREAD CO. OUTING WESTERLY, R.I. AT ROCKY POINT. AUG. 1937."

Use

Meant as a stylish affectation, not as a tool for mobility.

Context

In the 1930s, the American Thread Company held annual picnics at the seashore for its employees. Transportation was by trolley.

Collection

Magnuson Collection

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Handwritten in black ink

Location

Side of shaft.

Transcription

AMERICAN THREAD CO. OUTING WESTERLY, R.I. AT ROCKY POINT. AUG. 1937

Language

English

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Secondary Object Term

Cane

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Stick, Walking

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Personal Assistive Objects

Nomenclature Class

Personal Gear

Nomenclature Category

Category 03: Personal Objects

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Shaft

Height

31 in

Diameter

3/4 in

Color

Brown, Black, Silver

Location

Location

Exhibit Room

Mill Manager's Dining Room Exhibit

* Untyped Location

Main Museum Building

Category

Exhibit

Date

November 30, 2024

Condition

Overall Condition

Fair

Date Examined

Nov 30, 2024

Examined By

Eves, J.

Created By

historian@millmuseum.org

Create Date

November 30, 2024

Updated By

historian@millmuseum.org

Update Date

November 30, 2024