Object Record
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Metadata
Object Name |
Cane |
Catalog Number |
1939.236 |
Creator |
Grubbs, George |
Maker |
Grubbs, George |
Date |
ca. 1863 |
Material(s) |
Wood |
Dimensions |
H-36.25 W-1 D-2 inches |
Description |
This is a cane that was carved by a Confederate soldier who was a prisoner of war. The top of the cane is a bird's head with a long beak. Going down the cane there are raised images of such things as a pitcher, flask, knife, teapot, fork, coffee pot, hammer, saw, a lizard (?), a drawknife, a hand drill, ax, a variety of pliers, a side saddle, a fish, a frog, a padlock, a key, a regular saddle, a bird, and a snake wrapped around the bottom part of the cane. The end is covered in a silver cap. The wood appears to be maple. The can has numerous objects animals and tools carved up and down the sides; head looks similar to ducks; near tip it is covered in a silver metal. |
Notes |
George Grubbs was a Confederate soldier who was captured and imprisoned in a Union prison. He made this cane while he was a prisoner of war. |
Collection |
Florence Barlow Collection |
Event |
American Civil War |
People |
Grubbs, George |
Subjects |
Prisoners of war Prisoners Walking sticks Wood carving Wood carvings Wood working Canes |
Search Terms |
American Civil War Walking stick Prison Art Prisoner of War Confederate Army Confederate soldiers |
Physical Holder |
Kentucky Historical Society - KHS |