- On View
- Military History Gallery
- Museum Maps
- Objects in this Location
- Manufactured by
- Unidentified
- Owned by
- Chief Master Brashear, Carl Maxie, American, 1931 - 2006
- Date
- after 1966
- Medium
- wood, synthetic material, varnish, metal, porcelain
- Dimensions
- H x W x D: 36 3/4 × 3 3/4 × 2 3/8 in. (93.3 × 9.5 × 6 cm)
- Description
- A cane, or walking stick, used by Carl Brashear. The body of the cane is alternating black and brown in color, with a shiny surface. The middle portion of the cane is twisted, creating a twirling appearance. The handle of the cane is white, and resembles a door knob. At the bottom of the cane, there is a white stopper. There is a gold tag with text etched into it, reading: [BILL COPELIN / SONORA. KY / '97] circling around the cane, close to the top, underneath the white knob handle.
- Classification
- Accessories and Personal Effects
- Type
- canes
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of the Carl Brashear Foundation
- Object number
- 2014.66.6
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
- Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.




