E1511: Wooden Twig Cane

Ethnographic

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Identifier:

E1511

Classification Category:

3:Personal Artifacts ➞ Personal Gear

Marks/Labels:

Luther College #: E1511
Vesterheim #: LC7180
(both are found at the smaller end of the cane)

Materials:

botanical ➔ wood

Dimensions:

91.6 cm L
21.6 mm W
22.2 mm H

Provenance of Object:

This item was gifted to the Luther College Museum by a Dr. J. Hoff. This item was then transferred to the Vesterheim Museum. The item was returned to Luther College on 11/7/18.

Production Date:

The Vesterheim says that this cane may have come from 1870-1900. However, this is more than likely just a guess.

Use/Function:

This is a walking stick that was possibly used by a shorter person. The thicker end appears to be the top of the cane.

Source Locality:

United States

Description:

This is a wooden cane that is probably from the 1880's to the 1900's. There are burn marks and twig stubs on the cane that function as decoration.

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