Walking Stick, 1861-1863, Allegedly Owned by Abraham Lincoln
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Henry Ford collected many Lincoln-related artifacts, including this richly carved walking stick, containing images related to Emancipation. Its short length and notched peg at the end suggest that it is a handle once attached to a longer shaft. Our files hold affidavits by previous owners testifying that the stick was owned by the assassinated president. Whatever its origins, this is a remarkable example of Folk Art.
Henry Ford collected many Lincoln-related artifacts, including this richly carved walking stick, containing images related to Emancipation. Its short length and notched peg at the end suggest that it is a handle once attached to a longer shaft. Our files hold affidavits by previous owners testifying that the stick was owned by the assassinated president. Whatever its origins, this is a remarkable example of Folk Art.
Artifact
Walking stick
Date Made
1861-1863
Keywords
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
32.374.2
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Wood (Plant material)
Technique
Carving (Processes)
Handmade
Color
Brown
Dimensions
Width: 5 in
Length: 17.75 in
Inscriptions
On banner: LIBERTY / E.PLURIBUS.UNUM.
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