Object ID:
2007.33.55
Title:
"Autofold" folding cane
Creator:
Hycor, Inc.
Description:
Six-segment folding long cane, double weave elastic cord; aluminum segments are enameled in acrylic white epoxy, bottom segment is anodized red; bottom of each segment flares to fit over conical shape of the segment below, designed to "automatically" open and lock into place; straight handle with black rubber bicycle style grip, stippled pattern, black nylon elastic loop; red nylon standard pencil tip with screw eye to secure bottom end of the elastic cord assembly; cast in grip, "HUNT WILDE CORPORATION".
Dimensions:
H-50.25 Dia-1.125 inches
Date:
ca. 1973
Made by:
Hycor, Inc.
Place of Origin:
Woburn, MA
Provenance:
Patent #3669133, issued in 1972. Available in 1973 AFB catalog for 6.95. Made by Hycor, Inc., North Woburn Industrial Park, Woburn, MA. 01801.
The Hycor canes were the result of research on folding canes performed at the MIT Center for Sensory Aids Research & Development originally led by John Dupress and later by Robert W. Mann.
The Hycor canes were the result of research on folding canes performed at the MIT Center for Sensory Aids Research & Development originally led by John Dupress and later by Robert W. Mann.
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