Tongshu: Why should British gentlemen take a cane?

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This illustration comes from the picture book "Daxi's holiday".In the picture, Daxy wore a dress, foot shoes, head hats, bags on his shoulders, and a crutch in his hand -it was the dress of a gentleman of the British country.

The hat and cane are essential items for British gentlemen from the 17th to the 20th century.Why do Europeans like cane so much?In fact, it originated from the sticks in the hands of the shepherd, and at the beginning symbolized power and strength.After the industrial revolution, the cost of making cane declined. With the use of more people, the cane gradually became a symbol of taste.

In different scenarios, the British are also paired with different canes.Gentleman's cane gradually becomes a symbol of noble identity and a ruler of standard behavior.

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