Prison Swagger Stick c1937 San Quentin Prison Edward L Abbott For Sale

Description:Presentation Swagger stick, hand stitched leather handle, likely with a wood core, with braided, finely woven animal hair or hide shaft, brass ferrule. Customized on the crook, "1937 Edward L Abbott San Quentin.".
In the early-to-mid 20th century, swagger sticks were carried by military officers, high-ranking law enforcement, and prison wardens, often made by the prisoners.
From the estate of Edward L Abbott, mayor of Santa Barbara, California from 1959-1963, who also served in the military and various law enforcement agencies, including a member of the California Board of Prison Terms and Paroles in the 1930s.
(last photo shows Abbott (left) with a prison guard during the investigation of the San Quentin Prison brutality scandal of 1939 (photo not included.)Measures Approx. 15.25 inches x 0.5 inches diameter
Condition:Very good condition, some wear to the leather handle and customized print on the handle.

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