2007.33.47

Folding cane

Five-segment folding long cane, doubled elastic cord; 1/2" diameter aluminum segments are enameled in acrylic white epoxy, bottom segment is enameled red; bottom of each segment flares to fit over conical shape of the segment below, the male half of each joint is unpainted; 6" section of white Scotchlite relective tape on middle section; straight handle with black rubber putter style "Lampkin" grip, one flat side, black nylon elastic wrist loop with steel crimp; 1/2" diameter red nylon standard pencil tip with screw eye to secure bottom end of the elastic cord assembly, stamped "MADE IN".

H-42 W-1 D-0.875 inches

ca. 1973

Although it lacks identifying marks, the unique nature of the red tip on this cane suggest it came from Hycor, Inc. in Woburn, Mass. (see notes).

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