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Swordcane belonging to Robert Burns
Wood and steel
Swordcane belonging to Robert Burns
Swordcane belonging to Robert Burns
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Item no
21700
Title
Swordcane belonging to Robert Burns
Description
Made to resemble a walking stick, the swordcane has an ashwood casing with a blade of steel inserted into the handle.
The handle has a silver disc set into the head, engraved with 'R. Burns'.
Size
85Omm
Type
Wood and steel
Location
Writers' Museum
Accession number
No ACC - twm020.tiff
The swordcane was used as a defensive weapon while working as an exciseman.
The swordcane belonged to Robert Burns while he was working as an exercise officer in Dumfries.
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