Objects Database

Alpenstock

Accession Number

764.2009.1

Object Name

Alpenstock

Created

22/01/2009

Creator

Hermione Cooper

Accession Date

22/01/2009

Brief Description

Alpenstock with long wooden shaft and metal spike with metal strips nailed to either side of shaft by eight nails.

Materials

wood, metal

Dimensions

168(l) x 10.5( circumference) cms

Number Of Objects

1

Colour

brown

Maker

Chamonix (France) blacksmith

Object Production Place

Chamonix, France

Object Production Date

circa 1890

Provenance

This alpenstock belonged to Millican Dalton though only the metal section is original, the rotted wooden shaft having been replaced in the 1980's. The metal section was supposedly crafted by a Chamonix blacksmith during one of Mlllican's early Alpine trips. For more information on MILLICAN DALTON and lots of fabulous pictures see our archive.

Acquisition Method

Donated by Nick Dalton

Acquisition Date

22/01/2009

Reference

see Archive for more information on Millican Dalton.

Condition

good

Condition Check Date

28/04/2009

Normal Location

Bohuntin

Current Location

Bohuntin

Rules

Spectrum : UK Museum documentation standard, V.3.1 2007

Modified

28/04/2009

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