Here is an early souvenir walking cane made of sapling taken from the famous Gettysburg battlefield area of Oak Ridge, scene of the fighting on July 1. This wooden cane measures about 32" long. The handle area retains some of the original bark. The entire surface length of the cane is generally smooth. It was then decorated with multiple designs effected by lightly burning the surface. Below the handle, “OAK RIDGE” is boldly outlined on one side, with the seven Union Corps badges burnt into the opposite side.

Cane is in very good condition. Shows some wear at the bottom tip, but is still very sturdy.

There is a photo of young local Gettysburg boys at Devil’s Den in 1900 displaying canes to sell as souvenirs. They are: Emory Daugherty, Arthur Shields, William Shields, Clarence Shields, and Thomas Rosensteel. In the photo is the burner that was used for burning the designs into the canes. Photo is included in the book, “Adams County Area Pictorial History”. These were popular souvenirs with returning veterans.   [jet] [ph:L]

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