On View
Military History Gallery
Exhibition
Double Victory: The African American Military Experience
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
Topic
Health
Military
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.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd504537097-ecef-4945-9619-bf840e3690c7

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