2007.33.25

Standard folding cane

Mahler

Aluminum folding cane; four segments, tapered from segment to segment, top segment 1/2" diameter, second segment 7/16", third segment 3/8", foot segment 5/16" diameter; single elastic nylon cord binds segments together when assembled; top segment bright finish with black rubber putter style straight handle grip with black nylon wrist loop, embossed in grip, "Lampkin; middle two segments covered in white Scotchbrite adhesive material, with band at joints left bright; foot segment anodized red, bright conical fitting for steel glide tip is secured to foot with hex key.

H-53.75 W-10 D-0.75 inches

ca. 1973

Available in the AFB catalog as early as 1973. The glide tip was introduced in 1948.

Gift of Association for Education and Rehabilitation of the Blind and Visually Impaired