thomas-jefferson-craddock-folk-art-walking-stick
Lot 991
Thomas Jefferson Craddock Folk Art Walking Stick
Lot Details & Additional Photographs
Carved wood, late 19th-early 20th century, commemorating significant dates, places and accomplishments associated with the nation's third president as follows: THOS.JEFFERSON OF VA BORN APR 13, 1743 WAS PRESIDEN US 1801 TO 1809 / WROTE DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE / FOUNDER OF UNIVERSITY VA 1819 / DIED JULY 4. 1826 / THIS CANE WAS CUT NEAR JEFFERSON TOMB.

33.5 in.

Private Collection, Edenton, NC

Thomas Jefferson Craddock, enlisted in the 5th Virginia Cavalry, C.S.A. at 16 years of age on April 1,1863. He survived the war and his wounds to become a Virginia pensioner and folk artist.

Finish wear and age cracks.

$300 - 500