Hand Carved Walking Stick Presented to Henry Ford, 1928
THF158103 / Hand Carved Walking Stick Presented to Henry Ford, 1928
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Artifact Overview
Acknowledging Henry Ford's innovative spirit, individuals employing their own original and imaginative efforts bestowed hundreds of handmade gifts upon him. This walking cane was carved from wood removed from a tree on the grounds of the home of Samuel Clemens. Most of the surface of the cane is covered with inscriptions that, in part, honor Henry Ford.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Cane (Walking stick)
Date Made
20 August 1928
Creators
Place of Creation
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
00.1510.20
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. From the Estate of Henry and Clara Ford.
Material
Wood (Plant Material)
Paper (Fiber product)
Dimensions
Height: 36 in
Diameter: 1 in
Inscriptions
...presented to America's foremost merchant and manufacturer and honest citizen--Mr. Henry Ford--Dearborn, Michigan, as a token of high esteem and respect...
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