Canes Collection

Portrait photograph of a young Winston Churchill in a top hat, smart jacket and cane. Date: C. 1920

Whitsun walk in Abertillery, South Wales. c.1938

Edwardian Walkers
WALKING Six young Edwardian men in shirtsleeves, two with walking canes, out for a walk in the countryside

Picture No. 12479955
Polar Bear, wearing Christmas hat and holding Date:

Men in evening wear from the 1920s.. Men in evening wear from the 1920s, in tuxedo, spats, bow-tie, top hat and canes. Chromolithograph from a catalog of male winter fashions from Bruner Woolens, 1920

Men in Ulster coats from the 1920s.. Men in double-breasted Ulster coats, with hats, gloves, canes and spats, in a snow scene

The Rocky Twins with top hat and canes, late 1920s Date: late 1920s

A group of three transvestites
Three transvestite ladies in suits and smart hats stand arm-in-arm

Cuba - A Native Fruit Seller in Havana. His wares are carried in panniers on the flanks of his mule including a few strands of sugar cane. Date: 1899

William Mairis Vicar of Market Lavington (oil on canvas)
2655510 William Mairis Vicar of Market Lavington (oil on canvas) by English School; 75.3x62.5 cm; Gloucester City Museum and Art Gallery, Gloucestershire

27 Year old Eric Wildman has started a business by the name of Corpun Educational Supply. Co. In other words he supplies canes and birches to schools. 24th April 1947

Picture No. 12479954
Polar Bear, wearing Christmas hat and holding candy cane Date:

Sunset on Lake Alserio, Como province, Brianza, Lombardy, Italy, Europe

Japan - Bamboo Blind maker
Bamboo Blind maker, Japan. Date: circa 1920s

View of Mount Fuji from Otometoge, Japan
View of Mount Fuji from Otometoge (Otome Toge), Japan. Date: circa 1910s

Quito dancing with spear, 1865 (watercolour)
3673078 Quito dancing with spear, 1865 (watercolour) by Salas, Ramon (1815-80); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois, USA; (add.info.: Quito costumes Drawing No. 6)

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Reaping Sugar Canes in the West Indies (colour litho)
MAN464477 Reaping Sugar Canes in the West Indies (colour litho) by Newbould, Frank (1887-1951); Manchester Art Gallery, UK; (add.info)

Gustave Couteaux, 1871 (w/c on paper)
471500 Gustave Couteaux, 1871 (w/c on paper) by Braekeleer, Henri de (1840-88); 45x35 cm; Koninklijk Museum voor Schone Kunsten, Antwerp, Belgium; (add.info.: Gustave Couteaux)

Self Portrait (oil on canvas)
471511 Self Portrait (oil on canvas) by Navez, Francois Joseph (1787-1869); 120.2x96 cm; Koninklijk Museum voor Schone Kunsten, Antwerp, Belgium; © Art in Flanders

Babies (colour photo)
3094215 Babies (colour photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Postcard, early 20th century. Signed R E X.); © Look and Learn

Walk on the Croisette de Cannes. Painting by Ernest Buttura (1841-1920), oil on canvas, 1876, 19th century Fancese art
LSE4313890 Walk on the Croisette de Cannes. Painting by Ernest Buttura (1841-1920), oil on canvas, 1876, 19th century Fancese art. Musee de la Castre, Cannes

Panorama of Cannes from the shore. Painting by Adolphe Fioupou (1824-1899), oil on canvas, 1860
LSE4313885 Panorama of Cannes from the shore. Painting by Adolphe Fioupou (1824-1899), oil on canvas, 1860, 19th century Fancais art. Musee de la Castre, Cannes

Loading sugar canes in Jamaica (litho)
2774897 Loading sugar canes in Jamaica (litho) by Macfarlane, J. (active 1940-1949); Private Collection; (add.info.: Loading sugar canes in Jamaica)

Two well-dressed men beside a woman in an evening dress (colour litho)
957810 Two well-dressed men beside a woman in an evening dress (colour litho) by Davie, Howard (fl.1914-44); Private Collection; (add.info.: Two well-dressed men beside a woman in an evening dress)

The Quai Saint Pierre and the Customs Building in Cannes. Painting by Charles Labor (1813-1900), oil on canvas
LSE4313904 The Quai Saint Pierre and the Customs Building in Cannes. Painting by Charles Labor (1813-1900), oil on canvas, early 19th century. Musee de la Castre, Cannes

Philanthropist or deity? : an American millionaire, Mr. Chanel, on vacation in Cannes
XEE4183963 Philanthropist or deity? : an American millionaire, Mr. Chanel, on vacation in Cannes, has fun throwing banknotes to the population through the window of his hotel. Engraving

Bamboo (colour litho)
3621946 Bamboo (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bamboo. Illustration for Nature and Art (Day & Son, 1866).); © Look and Learn

Bamboo grove, Japan (b / w photo)
6015632 Bamboo grove, Japan (b/w photo) by Japanese Photographer (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bamboo grove, Japan)

This Little Pig (colour litho)
960951 This Little Pig (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: This Little Pig Went To Market - This Little Pig)

John Wilson (engraving)
2562178 John Wilson (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: John Wilson (1785 - 1854), known as Christopher North

A holiday in Blackpool (colour litho)
3096353 A holiday in Blackpool (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A holiday in Blackpool. Postcard, early 20th century)

Walking couple (colour litho)
3095866 Walking couple (colour litho) by Wichera, Raimund Ritter Von Brennerstein (Raimund Wichera) (1862-1925); Private Collection; (add.info.: Walking couple)

Fashionable couple (colour litho)
3094046 Fashionable couple (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fashionable couple. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

The Gambler (colour litho)
3096437 The Gambler (colour litho) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Gambler. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Dancers on the beach (colour photo)
3096452 Dancers on the beach (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dancers on the beach. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Napoleon returning from Elba - engraving after Steuben - "
XEE4159630 Napoleon returning from Elba - engraving after Steuben - " The return of Napoleon I from Elba Island, debarque to Cannes on 1 March 1815" by Steuben

An Allegory of the Four Seasons: Winter (oil on panel)
2633503 An Allegory of the Four Seasons: Winter (oil on panel) by Teniers, David the Younger (1610-90); Private Collection; (add.info.: One of a set of four)

Portrait of a Gentleman, traditionally identified as George Frederick Handel
824159 Portrait of a Gentleman, traditionally identified as George Frederick Handel, 1740 (oil on canvas) by Ramsay, Allan (1713-84); 127.8x102.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Canes etc (coloured engraving)
6005402 Canes etc (coloured engraving) by Stewart, J. (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Canes etc. Illustration for A History of the Vegetable Kingdom by William Rhind (Blackie)

Il Marchesino a Versailles, 1876 (oil on panel)
5911435 Il Marchesino A Versailles, 1876 (oil on panel) by Boldini, Giovanni (1842-1931); 23.5x18.39 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Italian, out of copyright

General Joffre with Sir John French and Sir Douglas Haig at the Front
STC359687 General Joffre with Sir John French and Sir Douglas Haig at the Front, 1914-19 (b/w photo) by S. d A. Photography (fl.1914-19); Private Collection; (add.info)

Lord George Bentinck (engraving)
728918 Lord George Bentinck (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lord George Bentinck)

The Colonnade, Royal Hospital Chelsea (colour litho)
733577 The Colonnade, Royal Hospital Chelsea (colour litho) by Flower, Charles Edwin (1871-1910); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Colonnade, Royal Hospital Chelsea)

William Haworth, Standing (oil on canvas)
810590 William Haworth, Standing (oil on canvas) by Parker, R. (fl. late 19th century); 98x58.5 cm; Haworth Art Gallery, Accrington, Lancashire, UK; (add.info.: William Haworth)

Panama Dancers, 1910-1911 (oil on canvas)
3576835 Panama Dancers, 1910-1911 (oil on canvas) by Kirchner, Ernst Ludwig (1880-1938); 50.5x50.5 cm; North Carolina Museum of Art, Raleigh, USA; (add.info.:); Bequest of W. R

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"Canes: A Timeless Accessory that Tells Stories of Elegance and Individuality" In the early 20th century, as captured in a portrait photograph of a young Winston Churchill, they were not merely functional aids but also symbols of sophistication. They adorned the hands of Edwardian walkers during their Whitsun walk in Abertillery, South Wales, adding an air of refinement to their stride. Men in evening wear from the 1920s exuded charm and style with their sleek suits complemented by canes - Picture No. 12479955 immortalizes this fashion statement. Similarly, men donning Ulster coats from the same era showcased an effortless elegance when paired with these timeless accessories. The Rocky Twins, sporting top hats and canes in late 1920s attire, epitomized glamour and flamboyance. Their confident demeanor was enhanced by these slender companions that added flair to every step they took. Even figures like William Mairis Vicar of Market Lavington found solace in holding a cane while being portrayed on canvas. It became more than just a prop; it became an extension of his personality and status. Across continents, cultures embraced canes as both practical tools and artistic expressions. In Cuba's bustling streets, a native fruit seller balanced his wares while leaning on his trusty cane for support – showcasing resilience amidst daily struggles. Meanwhile, even unconventional groups found allure in this accessory. A group of three transvestites used canes to assert their individuality proudly – challenging societal norms through self-expression. From East to West, Japan's bamboo blind maker stood tall beside Mount Fuji at Otometoge while gripping onto his cane – symbolizing tradition merging effortlessly with nature's grandeur. Through history's lens emerges one constant: Canes transcend time as versatile companions that add gracefulness to any ensemble or occasion. Whether serving as fashionable statements or reliable supports, they have become an emblem of elegance and individuality.