Walking Sticks

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title Walking Sticks
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Catherine Dike
SeriesShire Library
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:32
Dimensions(mm): Height 210,Width 149
Category/GenreAntiques and collectables
ISBN/Barcode 9780747800798
ClassificationsDewey:391.44
Audience
General
Illustrations 1 col

Publishing Details

Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Imprint Shire Publications
Publication Date 1 September 2002
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

Catherine Dike examines the two main groups of walking sticks and canes: gadget sticks and decorative ones. The book is of interest not only to cane collectors but to collectors in general, as the book''s coverage overlaps with many other fields.'

Author Biography

Catherine Dike is a collector of canes. She has researched their history and co-published two reference books. She has also written numerous magazine articles and organised several exhibitions on the subject.