The AER O&M Division Bledsoe Archives : The Professionalization of Orientation & Mobility
Object ID:
2007.33.60
Title:
Heavy folding cane
Creator:
Ambutech
Description:
Four section aluminum folding long cane; double black nylon elastic cord; white Scotchlite reflective tape on all sections; 6" of red tape on bottom section; 1/2" tubing, very slight flares in female joint, very long cones (2") in male joint; hook type 1" white nylon marshmallow tip; tapered, textured black rubber putter-style grip (Tacki-mac) with black nylon wrist loop; label, "AMBUTECH/MADE IN CANADA/FABRIQUE AU CANADA/WINNIPEG, MB R2K 2V1".
Dimensions:
H-44 Dia-1 inches
Date:
ca. 1989
Made by:
Ambutech
Place of Origin:
Winnipeg, Canada
Provenance:
Ambutech is a cane manufacturer in Winnepeg, Manitoba, Canada.
Credit Line:
Gift of Association for Education and Rehabilitation of the Blind and Visually Impaired
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