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Labor Day Presentation Cane
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| Accession #: | 3021.17 |
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| Title: | Labor Day Presentation Cane |
| Object Type: | Cane; Commemorative |
| Participants: |
Boyce, Edward (user)
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| Physical Description: | Presentation cane with black enameled shank and a gold metal head. Head is inscribed "Ed Boyce", " By Labor Day Com.", "Sept. 4 - 99 Butte Mont." |
| Description: | Edward Boyce was born in Ireland and immigrated to the U.S. in 1882. He worked his way west for five years, arriving in Wardner, ID in 1887. He became a strong labor organizer who eventually became president of the Western Federation of Miners, a position he held from 1896-1902. |
| Category: | History |
| Subjects/Topics/Concepts: |
Memorabilia (Communication), Men (Men), Personal Artifact (Personal Artifact); Holiday (Event)
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| Geographical Reference: | Butte (National->Montana->Silver Bow County) |
| Dimensions: |
length 35"
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| Materials/Techniques: |
wood (plant material) (Material)
enamel (fused coating) (Material)
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| Marks/Inscription: |
On head: "Ed Boyce", " By Labor Day Com.", "Sept. 4 - 99 Butte Mont."
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| Credit Line: | Gift of Henry Day Ellis |
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