Object ID:
2007.33.24
Title:
Heavy folding cane
Creator:
Mahler
Description:
Four section tubular aluminum folding cane; satin anodized silver-gray finish; segments flare at bottom to fit over conical male fitting on segment below; double dark gray elastic bands tie can together; tapered round black rubber straight putter style grip, black nylon wrist loop; conical aluminum fitting on foot with threaded post for tip; tip missing; label, "MAHLER/BROOKLYN N.Y. 11238".
Dimensions:
H-47 Dia-1 inches
Date:
ca. 1970
Made by:
Mahler
Place of Origin:
Brooklyn, NY
Provenance:
Available in the 1973 AFB catalog for $6.95 in lengths from 38-53", glide tip was standard with a 3/4" screw-on nylon tip available.
Credit Line:
Gift of Association for Education and Rehabilitation of the Blind and Visually Impaired
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Folding Cane
Folding cane grip detail
Folding Cane, tip detail
Folding Cane
Folding cane grip detail
Folding Cane, tip detail