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Cane
about 1840–50
Object Place: New Bedford, Massachusetts, United States
Medium/Technique
Whalebone, whale ivory, baleen, abalone shell
Dimensions
88.9 cm (35 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Lewis P. Cabot
Accession Number1997.258
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CollectionsAmericas
ClassificationsTools and equipment – Recreational
DescriptionWalking stick with round whale ivory handle inlaid with abalone, leading to squared section of whalebone shaft embellished with inlaid baleen and abalone shell diamonds, whales, circles, weapons, and other ornaments in various materials, above rounded section of shaft tapering to point at end.
Inscriptions"539" written in white ink ner tip.
ProvenancePurchased by the donor in 1993 from Michael German Antiques, London.