Cane Collection (#50)

GOODWIFE WALFORD, 1692. Goodwife Walford accused of witchcraft in Puritan New England. American engraving, 19th century

SPAS: SARATOGA, 1890. Taking the waters at Saratoga Springs, New York. Wood engraving after a drawing by William Thomas Smedley, 1890

POE: MARIE ROGET, 1842-43. Wood engraving by Fritz Eichenberg for a 1944 edition of Edgar Allan Poes The Mystery of Marie Roget, first published in 1842-43

CAMP MEETING, 1819. American Methodists proceeding to their Camp Meeting. Aquatint, English, 1819, after Jacques G

CHARLES BLONDIN (1824-1897). Assumed name of Jean Francois Gravelet. French tightrope walker. Blondin at the Crystal Palace, London, in 1861. Wood engraving from a contemporary English newspaper

SPAIN: ANDALUSIA. Scene in Alcala in the province of Andalusia, Spain, with Seville in the distance. Wood engraving, c1875

SPAIN: SEVILLE, c1875. View of the Golden Tower of Seville, Spain. Wood engraving, c1875, after Harry Fenn

CHRISTIAN VI (1699-1746). King of Denmark and Norway (1730-1746). Line engraving, Danish, 19th century

SAMUEL HOUSTON (1793-1863). American soldier and political leader. Wood engraving, 1856, after a photograph by Mathew Brady

Weighing sugar cane before unloading at mill, Cuba. Date c1904

John Wilkes Booth, half-length portrait, facing left and holding a cane. Date between 1860 and 1865

Phil Sheridans New City Sports Company woman in lowcut dress pointing at man holding chair and cane. Date 1899?

Miss Revue by H. Folkard
A young woman dressed in a fanciful black and white checked costume with a long cane, ready to perform in a theatrical revue. Date: 1920s

Walt Whitman, three-quarter-length portrait, seated, facing left with elbow and nearby cane resting on a table. Date 1881

Arab boy with donkey, Egypt
An Arab boy in Egypt, sleeping at the side of his donkey. Date: 20th century

Baby girl with Grandpapas Cane
Baby girl holding Grandpapas Cane. Date: ca. 1865

Silhouette of 2nd Lieutenant, Black Watch
Full-length silhouette of a 2nd Lieutenant of the Black Watch

Young Romanian Shepherd with his sheep Date: circa 1901

Off for a ride in a taxi
A well-to-do French couple head off for a drive in the country in a fine De Dion & Bouton taxi. I would not be surprised if the taxi driver had arrived fresh from English chauffeur school

The King of Cambodia - Sisowath (reigned 1904-1927) (lived 1840-1927) Date: circa 1910s

Monastir - The Head of the Serbian Orthodox Church
Monastir (formerly Bitola), Macedonia (formerly in Serbia and the Ottoman Empire) - The Head of the Serbian Orthodox Church, carrying a lightweight bag and bible. Date: circa 1910s

Sugar Cane Press / 18th C
SUGAR PRODUCTION Two mills used as sugar cane press in the French West Indies in the 18th Century. One is moved by animals, the other is a water mill. Date: circa 1760

Nicolas I of Montenegro, exiled in France, WW1
King Nicolas I of Montenegro (1841-1921, reigned 1910-1918), seen here in national costume during his exile in France (Lyons) with his family during the First World War. Date: circa 1918

A Painful Subject - silhouette by Konewka
Silhouette of a teacher brutally thrashing his pupil by the German silhouettist Konewka Date: c.1830

Egypt - Alexandria - Sugar Cane and Sweet Vendor Date: 1938

George V inspecting boy scouts
King George V inspecting a line of boy scouts, who are standing to attention. A group of people are watching from the top of a wall

General von Hutier and General von Sauberzweig
General Oskar von Hutier (1857-1934), German army officer during the First World War. He was Commander of the 8th Army which took Riga in September 1917

Processing sugar cane, 1877
Grinding sugar cane in Cuba. Date: 1877

Group of people on Mount Pilatus, Switzerland
A group of people described as a Polytechnic Party, enjoying a day out on Mount Pilatus, Switzerland. Date: August 1908

General Sir Douglas Haig, British army officer
General Sir Douglas Haig (1861-1928), British army officer during the First World War. Date: 1914-1918

West Indies sugar mill
Interior view of a sugar mill in the West Indies. Date: 19th century

De Mornays patent sugar-mill, Brazil, 1854
The interior of a mill house showing de Mornays patent sugar-mill on the Carauna Estate, in Pernambuco, Brazil. Date: 1854

Russian Basket Maker Date: circa 1907

Dr W G Grace and HRH The Prince of Wales
Famous (and infamous) English cricketer Dr William Gilbert Grace ( WG ) (1848-1915) and HRH Edward The Prince of Wales (later King Edward VIII) (1894-1972)

A very poor man - Algiers, Algeria Date: circa 1920s

COSTUME 1774-1780
French costumes of the later 1770s include the examples of the high, elaborate hairstyles then worn, also the polonaise gown & pelerines. One lady wears a calash (folding hood). Date: 1774 - 1780

King George Iv / Keapsacke
KING GEORGE IV OF ENGLAND In a fur-trimmed coat, with top hat and cane Date: 1762 - 1830

George Robey / Signed
GEORGE ROBEY Music hall entertainer Date: 1869 - 1954

Man in Black 1820S
Elegantly restrained gentleman all in black: top hat, frock coat, gloves, strapped pantaloons, boots & cravat. The shirt at least is white & his cane - brown! Date: 1820s

SCENE FROM LES FACHEUX
Scene from LES FACHEUX - judging from appearances, a servant is about to be struck with his masters cane for letting his hat fall on the floor. Date: first performed 1661

Runner Bean (Phaseolus coccineus) seedlings, growing with cane frame support, in garden vegetable plot, Cumbria, England, august

Tomato (Solanum sp. ) ripe fruit, growing on cane frame support in allotment garden, Norfolk, England, september
Tomato (Solanum sp.) ripe fruit, growing on cane frame support in allotment garden, Norfolk, England, september

Blind man on a crossing

Candy canes. Cane-shaped, mint-flavoured sweets traditionally used as edible Christmas decorations

Walking stick
MODEL RELEASED. Walking stick

Golden bamboo (Phyllostachys aurea). Photographed on Avery Island, Louisiana, USA

French bean (Phaseolus Neckars Gold )
French bean pods (Phaseolus vulgaris Neckars Gold ). Photographed in Sweden

Sucrose molecule
Sucrose. Computer-generated molecular model of sucrose (C12H22O11). Sucrose is composed of carbon (green), hydrogen (grey-white) and oxygen (red). Sucrose is a disaccharide (sugar)

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"Cane: A Timeless Symbol of Power, Healing, and Style" From biblical times to the 17th century plague doctors, the cane has played a significant role in history. Just like Jesus healing the sick with his miraculous touch, the cane has been a source of support and aid for those in need. In artworks from different eras, such as Jeremy Brett's portrayal of Sherlock Holmes or Charlie Chaplin's iconic comedic performances, we see how canes have become synonymous with characters who exude confidence and intelligence. Not limited to fictional characters alone, historical figures like Hercule Poirot and Frederick the Great of Prussia were often depicted holding their trusty canes. These elegant accessories not only added an air of sophistication but also served practical purposes. The cast iron Victorian walking stick stand stands as a testament to how canes were cherished possessions that deserved proper display. They were more than just tools; they became symbols of status and refinement. For old sea dogs navigating treacherous waters or gentlemen strolling through city streets, canes provided stability on uncertain terrain. Even Winston Churchill himself was captured in a portrait photograph proudly gripping his cane—a symbol of resilience during challenging times. But it wasn't just men who embraced this fashion statement; women too found empowerment through their stylish canes. In silhouette paintings depicting barmaids serving customers at pubs or during Whitsun walks in Abertillery, South Wales – these ladies wielded their canes with grace and charm. Whether used for medical support or as an accessory reflecting one's personality and taste, the cane remains an enduring symbol throughout history. It represents strength in times of weakness while adding elegance to any ensemble—truly embodying both function and fashion across generations.