Walking stick, 1790-1840
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Wood (probably malacca) and brass; L. 36 3/8 in. (92.4 cm), max. Diam. 1 1/2 in. (3.8 cm)
New York Historical Society (New York, N.Y.), 1866.4 
A walking stick or cane was an essential accessory to a gentleman's public dress for several centuries.
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