Cane
Object number2016.23.1
MediumWood/Rubber
Credit LineGift of Lawrence C. Korchnak
DescriptionWood cane with black rubber tip. Top of cane has gentle curve. Cane shaft is eight-sided.Dimensions33.25 x 6.75 x 1.25 in. (84.5 x 17.1 x 3.2 cm)MarksInscribed text on side of shaft "STOCKYARD REST. PGH."
Historical NotesDonor Lawrence C. Korchnak's grandfather, Joseph Korchnyak, used this cane for selecting livestock at stockyards. He purchased the animals for his butcher shop in Springdale. Most of his meat came from Armstrong Packing on Washington's Landing (Herr's Island). In later years, he used the cane as a walking cane.
Previous owner
Joseph Korchnyak
Related institution
Armstrong Packing
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