Nightstick
Nightstick
Nightstick

Nightstick

Object number2011.127.149
Date1904-1920
MediumRosewood, fiber, (silk?), paint
Credit LineGift of Pittsburgh Police Historical Association
DescriptionRed, wooden baton with black incised grip and circular pommel. Red, braided hand guard with two tassels.Dimensions1.25 x 1.25 x 23.375 in. (3.2 x 3.2 x 59.4 cm)
InscriptionsPaper tag attached has text "ROSE WOOD DRESS MACE / CARRIED IN PARADES-FUNERALS / ETC. / 1904-1920 / DONATED BY / FARREN McGONIGAL"
Historical NotesDonated by Farren McGonigal to the Pittsburgh Police Historical Association. This item would have been worn on formal occasions such as parades and funerals. Part of the Pittsburgh Police Historical Association collection.
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