Magician's Wand in Bag
Original OwnerOriginally owned by
Albert G. Walker
(American, 1836 - 1902)
MakerMade by
Albert G. Walker
(American, 1836 - 1902)
Date1858
MediumWand (.a): Wood, white metal, gold paint.
Bag (.b): Hand-stitched, plain-woven purple cotton.
DimensionsComponent (length x width x depth of wand .a): 18 1/2 x 9/16 x 9/16in. (47 x 1.4 x 1.4cm)
Component (length x width of bag .b): 20 1/2 x 1 1/4in. (52.1 x 3.2cm)
ClassificationsEquipment
Credit LineThe Newman S. Hungerford Museum Fund
Object number2007.4.1.42a,b
DescriptionOctagonal magician's wand (.a) made of faux grained wood. Each end of the wand has a 2 7/8-inch-long metal tip. Just ahead of each tip, a gold-painted area with a serrated edge is applied to the wand. The wand fits snuggly into a fitted bag (.b) made of hand-stitched, plain-woven purple cotton. The bag is made of a single piece of cotton folded in half lengthwise, then stitched along the bottom and up one side. The mouth of the bag has a narrow hem.
Status
On view
