Cane
Cane
Cane


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Clothing Accessories
Clothing and Accessories
Men's Clothing ➔ Cane

Identifier:
1993.67.1
Description:
This black cane is made of wood and has an intricate gold handle with the words "Presented to H. Groff by the member of Police Dept". The rubber ferrule was added at a later time. It belonged to Hubert Groff who was one of the first Grand Rapids police officers. He was on the force from 1972 to 1885 until he opened a coal company. 
Date:
1885
Materials:
Wood, Gold, Rubber
Dimensions:
34" h 1.5"" w
Current Location Status:
On Exhibit
Collection Tier:
Tier 2
Source:
Museum Purchase
Exhibit/Program:
Fashion + Nature (April 2022)

Fashion + Nature examines the relationships between the natural world and the fashion industry. Clothing has long been produced with natural materials and inspired by the beauty and diversity of the natural world, but the fashion industry has had a largely negative impact on the environment. This exhibit showcases a wide variety of captivating scientific specimens and fascinating garments, to illustrate their relationship to each other and their interconnected histories. Fashion + Nature aims to inspire and educate visitors, encouraging us to become better consumers and reduce the harmful impacts of the fashion industry.


Related Entity:
Isenhoff, Mrs. Bea (donor)
Related Objects:
Related Place:
Grand Rapids