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Canes in the United States : Illustrated Momentoes of American History
Written by Catherine Dikes.
Like spats, canes were once integral to the well-dressed man's costume. Also like spats, canes were often intended to impart a bit of grandeur or class. They came in all shapes, sizes, and forms, and the variety of advertising uses to which they were put is as amazing as the detailed carving and inlay work they often displayed. These cane-ish facts Dike lets us feast our eyes upon, for in order to accommodate scads of pictures, she keeps the text terse as it is authoritative. Her tome's high points include sections on canes owned by U.S. presidents and canes related to secret societies, and the picture of the cane that carries images of several popular actresses must be seen to be fully appreciated. At least as curious as the workmanship the canes display are the shapes and sometimes the materials of which they were made: does anyone on your Christmas list deserve a bull's penis walking stick? Part collector's guide, part cultural history, Dike's effort is not only informative but also hours of browsing fun.
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Canes and Walking Sticks A Stroll Through Time and Place by Jeffrey Snyder
Over 760 beautiful color photographs display hundreds of canes & walking sticks that span centuries and a multitude of designs. Elegant formal styles include handles of gold, silver, and ivory. Innovative system sticks display a vast array of objects hidden within their shafts and handles (including a working violin). Fascinating relic canes were produced from shipwrecks and historical sites. Forbidding Memento Mori canes and exotic forms represent dozens of nations around the globe. Folk art sticks bear decorations as unique as the artists who created them.
This wide-ranging volume weaves historical tales through the narrative, bringing walking sticks to life in the reader's imagination. Additionally, discussions of walking stick anatomy, care, etiquette, and valuation are included, along with an extensive bibliography and index. Values for the canes displayed are found in the captions. This book will be enjoyed by every walking stick collector and a fascinating read for all who have been intrigued by the romance of walking sticks.
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American Folk Art Canes by George Meyer
This is a first edition in excellent condition published by the Museum of American Folk art in new York and University of Washington press. An introduction and eight contributed essays augment some 300 detailed, comparative, and historical photographs that display Meyer's extensive collection of exquisite carved canes. The vivid color photos show a diversity of styles, techniques, and themes; the accompanying text treats methods of dating canes, their sculptural and symbolic qualities, and the aesthetic character and history of Native American, African-American, Civil War, fraternal, and contemporary canes
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CANES: FROM THE SEVENTEENTH TO THE TWENTIETH CENTURY BY JEFFREY SNYDER
CANES: FROM THE SEVENTEENTH TO THE TWENTIETH CENTURY BY JEFFREY SNYDER. HARDCOVER BOOK PUBLISHED IN MARCH OF 1997 BY SCHIFFER PUBLISHING. A MAGNIFICENT TOUR OF CANES AND STAFFS FROM THE LATE 17TH THROUGH THE 20TH CENTURY IN BOTH FOLK ART AND FROM DESIGNS. COLOR PHOTOGRAPHS PROVIDE A SWEEPING SURVEY OF THE VARYING CANE FORMS AVAILABLE TO COLLECTORS. THERE IS SOMETHING TO PEAK ANYONE'S INTEREST AMONG THESE BEAUTIFUL AND ENGAGING STICKS. BOTH RARE AND COMMON CANES ARE PRESENTED IN AN IMPRESSIVE VISUAL FORMAT. CANE TERMINOLOGY, DATING TECHNIQUE, AND FORMAL ETIQUETTE ARE AMONG THE TOPICS DISCUSSED. A MUST FOR CANE COLLECTORS.
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CANES THROUGH THE AGES BY FRANCIS MONEK WITH VALUE GUIDE
HARDCOVER BOOK (320 PAGES) PUBLISHED IN 1995 BY SCHIFFER BOOKS. THIS BOOK CHRONICLES THE DEVELOPMENT OF CANES THROUGHOUT THE AGES, DEFINES THEIR PARTS, THE STAGGERING VARIETY OF MATERIALS EMPLOYED IN THEIR CONSTRUCTION, AND THE DAZZLING ARRAY OF GAGETRY AND WEAPONRY HIDDEN IN MANY. THE AUTHOR ALSO PROVIDES ADVICE THAT WILL GIVE NEW COLLECTORS A MUCH NEEDED EDGE WHEN ENTERING THE MARKETPLACE. YOU WILL FIND OVER 1200 PHOTOGRAPHS AND ILLUSTRATIONS. INVALUABLE INFORMATION ON THE REPAIR OF DAMAGED CANES IS ALSO PRESENTED. ALSO, AN INDEX LISTING OVER 1580 CANE PATENTS FROM UNITED STATES, BRITAIN AND GERMANY IS PROVIDED. BUYER TO PAY SHIPPING AND HANDLING OF $5.50 IN CONTINENTAL USA.
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WALKING STICKS BOOK W/ VALUES GREAT CANE BOOK
WALKING STICKS BY ULRICH KLEVER WITH VALUES. SOFTCOVER BOOK PUBLISHED IN 1996 BY SCHIFFER PUBLISHING. YOU WILL FIND AN HISTORY OF THE CANE IN THIS INFORMATIVE BOOK. THE AUTHOR, A OWNER OF A LARGE COLLECTION OF CANES, DOCUMENTS THE INCREDIBLE MULTITUDE OF CANES, ARRANGING THEM BY FASHION AND PERIOD. BUYER TO PAY SHIPPING CHARGE OF 5.00 IN CONTINENTAL USA.
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