Charles Dickens's
Walking Stick

Charles Dickens's walking stick
Wood with ivory head
Rare Book & Special Collections Division
Gift of John Batchelder, 1936 (180.4)

During the period of his second tour (1867-1868) to America, Charles Dickens (1812-1870) used this walking stick. Dickens's ownership of the items is authenticated by accompanying notes from his sister-in-law Georgina Hogarth (1827-1917), to whom Dickens left his personal possessions.