Object ID:
2007.33.48
Title:
Identity cane
Creator:
Ambutech
Description:
Five section identity long cane; 3/8" diameter aluminum tubing, held together by two nylon elastic cords; gripless, straight handle; white adhesive tape on all sections, lower 6" of bottom section has reflective red adhesive tape; white nylon button tip and pommmel cap; black nylon wrist loop.
Dimensions:
H-50.5 Dia-0.438 inches
Date:
ca. 1990
Made by:
Ambutech
Place of Origin:
Winnepeg, Canada
Provenance:
An identity cane is used to symbolise the fact that the user has a visual impairment. In general, they are lighter in weight in use, and smaller in size when dismantled, and not sturdy enough for use for general mobility.
Credit Line:
Gift of Association for Education and Rehabilitation of the Blind and Visually Impaired
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Folding Identification Cane
Folding ID cane, tip detail
Folding Identification Cane
Folding ID cane, tip detail