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THBCivil War Folk Art Carved Cane Identified to Andersonville POW, J.T. Brown, 1862
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LiveFeb 21, 2017 - Feb 22, 2017
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- Lot Description
Folk art carved wooden cane, medium to dark brown in color, 34 in. ln., approx. 2 in. ferrule. Remnants of what appears to be an inscribed, period tag can be seen on the octagonal handle, which reads, in part, rsonville P, which may refer to Andersonville Prison. The octagonal section below the handle is relief carved, Where / Liberty / Dwells / Their [sic] is / My Home / April 24th 1862 / J.T. Brown. The eighth side features two carved cannons. Each side includes a relief carved hand with index finger pointing downward. The eight sides are also decorated with carved hearts, a horse or donkey, cross, arrow, and rifles. Remainder of shaft with relief carved spiraling snake and lizard. No additional information has been uncovered regarding J.T. Brown's Civil War service record.
Provenance: N. Flayderman and Co., Inc.Remnants of tag on handle only partially legible. Some light surface wear to handle and shaft, including some nicks and surface abrasions. Few chips in cane near ferrule. Inventory numbers painted/inked on wood near ferrule and on ferrule.Condition
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