Natural finish and shaped wooden walking stick or cane. Relatively straight wood branch with knots. Stick is bark-free and varnished. About 1 inch diameter with last inch tapered to a .5 inch tip. Bottom varnish has worn off.
Said to be the cane of Samuel Evans (1823-1908); originally the property of John Wright, Columbia, PA.
Oval cased miniature portrait of young man, Samuel Evans, in blue outfit. Viewable in front with narrow border. Opening in back yields view of hair lock.
Provenance
Donor is the daughter of Samuel Evans (1823-1908) of Columbia.