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"Canes From The Seventeenth To The Twentieth Century" 1993 SNYDER, Jeffrey B.
$125
SNYDER, Jeffrey B.
[252] pp.
Schiffer Publishing Ltd
1993
12 1/4" x 9 1/4"
A magnificent tour of canes and staffs from the late seventeenth through the twentieth century in both folk art and formal designs. Color photographs provide a sweeping survey of the varying cane forms available to collectors today, including canes with handles bearing human and animal forms, scrimshaw and glass canes, gadget and weapons canes, political, and presentation canes. There is something to peak anyone's interest among these beautiful and engaging sticks. Even historic events and relics can be found among the canes pictured here. Both rare and common canes are presented in an impressive visual format.
[252] pp.
Schiffer Publishing Ltd
1993
12 1/4" x 9 1/4"
A magnificent tour of canes and staffs from the late seventeenth through the twentieth century in both folk art and formal designs. Color photographs provide a sweeping survey of the varying cane forms available to collectors today, including canes with handles bearing human and animal forms, scrimshaw and glass canes, gadget and weapons canes, political, and presentation canes. There is something to peak anyone's interest among these beautiful and engaging sticks. Even historic events and relics can be found among the canes pictured here. Both rare and common canes are presented in an impressive visual format.