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Cane Handle Handle

This is a handle. It was made by Henry Rado. It is dated late 19th century and we acquired it in 1957. Its medium is silver, wood. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

This object was donated by Henry Rado. It is credited Gift of Dr. Henry R. Rado, Miss Margaret H. Rado and Dr. Alfred Rado.

Its dimensions are

L x W: 23.8 × 3 cm (9 3/8 × 1 3/16 in.)

It has the following markings

Unmarked

Cite this object as

Cane Handle Handle; Made by Henry Rado (American, 1859–1921); USA; silver, wood; L x W: 23.8 × 3 cm (9 3/8 × 1 3/16 in.); Gift of Dr. Henry R. Rado, Miss Margaret H. Rado and Dr. Alfred Rado; 1957-36-5

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