The gold headed cane
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Object numberX1042
TitleThe gold headed cane
CreatorUnknown
DescriptionEighteenth-century English gold-headed cane carried in turn by five generations of eminent doctors (Radcliffe, Mead, Askew, Pitcairn and Baillie). Presented to the College by the widow of Matthew Baillie in 1824.
Production date 1700 - 1800
Production periodEighteenth century
Object nameCane
Object categoryCostume and accessories
MaterialGold, Wood, rattan