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December 27, 1866
Public Ledger
Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee
What is this article about?
Ladies from the Catholic Fair in Norfolk, Va., craft and present a detailed testimonial cane to Jefferson Davis in 1866, featuring a gold head with inscriptions about the Merrimac and the fair.
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Testimonial Cane to Mr. Davis.
The Norfolk Journal thus describes
the cane which the ladies connected with
the Catholic Fair in that city have had
manufactured for Mr. Davis:
The head is of 18 karats gold, and
weighs one and half ounces. It is
about two inches in length, one in diameter,
and hexagonal in form. The several
sides are inscribed and ornamented
alternately as follows:
First side-"A relic of the renowned
Merrimac,
Second side-Bay leaf.
Third side-"From the Catholic Fair.
Norfolk, Va., 1866."
Fourth side-Bay leaf.
Fifth side-"The offering of one and
the tribute of many.
Sixth side-Bay leaf.
On the head is the name of Jefferson
Davis, inscribed in circular form, and in
German text, surrounded by chased work
of flowers and leaves. At the base of
the ornamental chasing is a cord sur-
mounted by beautiful frosted work, and
the hole for the tassle is mounted with
gold handsomely carved and ornamented
The ferule at the tip is of heavy brass
and steel. The wood is hazel-hued, well
varnished and polished. It is of perfect
oak, and just three feet in length-which
measure was obtained by one of Mr.
Davis' visitors, without his knowledge
covertly measuring the old walking stick
he used in the fort.
The Norfolk Journal thus describes
the cane which the ladies connected with
the Catholic Fair in that city have had
manufactured for Mr. Davis:
The head is of 18 karats gold, and
weighs one and half ounces. It is
about two inches in length, one in diameter,
and hexagonal in form. The several
sides are inscribed and ornamented
alternately as follows:
First side-"A relic of the renowned
Merrimac,
Second side-Bay leaf.
Third side-"From the Catholic Fair.
Norfolk, Va., 1866."
Fourth side-Bay leaf.
Fifth side-"The offering of one and
the tribute of many.
Sixth side-Bay leaf.
On the head is the name of Jefferson
Davis, inscribed in circular form, and in
German text, surrounded by chased work
of flowers and leaves. At the base of
the ornamental chasing is a cord sur-
mounted by beautiful frosted work, and
the hole for the tassle is mounted with
gold handsomely carved and ornamented
The ferule at the tip is of heavy brass
and steel. The wood is hazel-hued, well
varnished and polished. It is of perfect
oak, and just three feet in length-which
measure was obtained by one of Mr.
Davis' visitors, without his knowledge
covertly measuring the old walking stick
he used in the fort.
What sub-type of article is it?
Biography
Historical Event
Curiosity
What themes does it cover?
Triumph
Moral Virtue
What keywords are associated?
Testimonial Cane
Jefferson Davis
Catholic Fair
Norfolk
Merrimac
1866
Gold Head
Oak Cane
What entities or persons were involved?
Jefferson Davis
Ladies Connected With The Catholic Fair
Where did it happen?
Norfolk, Va.
Story Details
Key Persons
Jefferson Davis
Ladies Connected With The Catholic Fair
Location
Norfolk, Va.
Event Date
1866
Story Details
The ladies of the Catholic Fair in Norfolk manufacture a hexagonal gold-headed cane of oak for Jefferson Davis, inscribed with 'A relic of the renowned Merrimac,' 'From the Catholic Fair, Norfolk, Va., 1866,' and 'The offering of one and the tribute of many,' presented as a tribute.