Cane, Presentation General Daniel C. Govan

 
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Cane, General Govan presentation
Cane, Presentation General Daniel C. Govan
Cane, General Govan presentation
Cane, General Govan presentation

Cane, Presentation General Daniel C. Govan

Object number1997.039.01
Mediumwood, gold
Dimensions33 5/8in long (handle - 3in length, 1 5/8in diameter)
Credit LineOld State House Museum Collection
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  • Cane
DescriptionA gold headed presentation cane belonging to Confederate General D.C. Govan. The body of the cane is glossy black, tapering from a gold head to a silver metal tip. The head is engraved, "Presented by 16th Iowa Vol. Inft., to, GEN. D. C. Govan 1864-1885, ATLANTA, July 22, 1864; CEDAR RAPIDS, Sept. 26, 1885." Around the body of the gold head is a low-relief vine and leaf design.

D.C. Govan was born on July 3, 1827 in Holly Springs, Mississippi and died March 12, 1911.
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