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Object Name
Cane
Object Number
1961-22-11
Description
Cane with wooden, tapered shaft, not perfectly round; rounded ivory knob handle with plain metal collar; metal eyelets; long brass tip; ivory knob handle - unscrews for sword - through shaft for wrist cord (can't go through due to sword); no wrist cord; handle pulls out and is attached to a dagger.
Comment
Belonged to Col. John Bissell (1807-1893). Presented to him by Mrs. Alexander Hamilton - widow of General Alexander Hamilton.
Category
Personal Artifacts
Dimensions
sword length 16", cane length 23"
Materials
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Cane