Harry Lauder's walking stick
Walking Stick
20th century (made)
20th century (made)
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Harry Lauder's crooked walking sticks were an iconic accompaniment to his Scottish music hall persona. He commonly appeared on stage in full kilt dress with his knobbly cane (or cromach) to sing songs such as 'I Love A Lassie' and 'Roamin in the Gloamin'.
Object details
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| Title | Harry Lauder's walking stick (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | Glued wood |
| Brief description | Wooden walking stick prop used by Harry Lauder, 20th century |
| Physical description | Wooden walking stick with twisted handle used as a prop by Scottish music hall artist Harry Lauder (1870-1950). The stick is deliberately crooked. The handle appears to be glued to the stick but gives the appearance of being one branch. |
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| Credit line | Given by Gerry Wakelin |
| Object history | This walking stick was given to the previous owner by his partner's sister-in-law. Her aunt had appeared on the same bill as Harry Lauder in a theatre in York, when she acquired it from Lauder. |
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| Summary | Harry Lauder's crooked walking sticks were an iconic accompaniment to his Scottish music hall persona. He commonly appeared on stage in full kilt dress with his knobbly cane (or cromach) to sing songs such as 'I Love A Lassie' and 'Roamin in the Gloamin'. |
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| Accession number | S.723-2017 |
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| Record created | May 17, 2017 |
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