Heavy folding cane

Cane, Folding

Accession Number: 2007.33.60

Description: Four section aluminum folding long cane; double black nylon elastic cord; white Scotchlite reflective tape on all sections; 6" of red tape on bottom section; 1/2" tubing, very slight flares in female joint, very long cones (2") in male joint; hook type 1" white nylon marshmallow tip; tapered, textured black rubber putter-style grip (Tacki-mac) with black nylon wrist loop; label, "AMBUTECH/MADE IN CANADA/FABRIQUE AU CANADA/WINNIPEG, MB R2K 2V1".

Height: 44

Date Made: ca. 1989

Maker: Ambutech

Place of Origin: Winnipeg, Canada

Collection: AER O&M Division C. Warren Bledsoe Archives

History/Provenance: AER O&M Division C. Warren Bledsoe Archives

Credit Line: Gift of Association for Education and Rehabilitation of the Blind and Visually Impaired

Subjects: Blindness Rehabilitation Orientation & Mobility Canes for the blind

Dimension Notes: overall

Made: Ambutech

Material: Aluminum, rubber, nylon

Updated: 04/29/2014