Multipurpose Cane
Admittedly, though bizarre, I can see the value in this particular invention. What this invention does is quite clear: it serves its standard function as a cane, as well as providing many other uses to its bearer. Some of the noble pursuits which the cane was tailored to were flute playing, horse measuring, and the capturing of butterflies. Should a gentleman ever be caught in the rain, fear not: for the cane contained an umbrella as well, keeping the man nice and dry to light his cane-pipe. I see nothing more bizarre about this invention than a standard Swiss army knife, and can you use a Swiss army knife as a cane? That depends upon how tall you are, but I have my doubts.
We may think of these inventions as useless now, but they did show quite a bit of imagination for their time.
Coffee out on the patio this morning!
When you can use one, a cane is a really neat thing to have on hand!
ReplyDeleteI suspect the cane with the butterfly net was a fashion accessory because most people who carry canes are not up to chasing butterflies.
Sadly it's a little too cool this morning in this part of Georgia for coffee outside.
I often use my cane to drag ties on the top shelf at stores close enough to reach them....49° here this a.m...your patio Sounds inviting:))
ReplyDeleteI think these are quite interesting and some are useful. Also fun.
ReplyDeletePatio sound fine this morning before the heat turns it's nasty head up
. . . and now I want one.
ReplyDeleteI have a knee that keeps going out, so I could use that cane.
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