Umbrella, Jeff Davis

 
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Gov. Davis cane
Umbrella, Jeff Davis
Gov. Davis cane
Gov. Davis cane

Umbrella, Jeff Davis

Object number1987.052.79
Date1906
MediumSilk, Cane, Gold, Ivory
Dimensions35 in. (88.9 cm)
Credit LineOld State House Museum Collection
Terms
  • Cane
  • Umbrella
DescriptionJeff Davis's silk and cane umbrella. The cane features a gold and ivory handle inscribed "To Senator Jeff Davis from his friend, Jas. C Norman 12/25/[19]06."

Jefferson "Jeff" Davis was born in Rocky Comfort, Arkansas on May 6, 1862. Davis served as the twentieth Governor of Arkansas from 1901 to 1907. Although his administration was said to have "produced more politics than government," Davis succeeded in building a new state house and reforming the penal system. Davis passed away on January 3, 1913 in Little Rock, Arkansas.
Status
On view
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