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Chattanooga, Hour 3

Season 13 Episode 12

A stroll across Chattanooga's Walnut Street bridge -- one of the longest pedestrian bridges in the world -- introduces Roadshow's discussion of carved, wooden folk-art walking canes. Appraisal highlights: an heirloom 18th-century Chippendale tall chest; an "8-ball" presented to Harry Truman in 1948 by the L.A. Press Club; and a pristine Lionel train set, ca. 1930, valued at $2,500 to $3,000.

Aired: 04/11/09
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Extras
Appraisal: 1927 Bartow Matteson Illustration
Appraisal: 1870 J.L. Stone Limestone Temperance Jug
See fabulous finds from ROADSHOW’s first season updated with today’s values!
Appraisal: Late 19th C. Cree Moose Hide Suit
Appraisal: Albrecht Dürer Nemesis Engraving
Appraisal: 1904 Curtis Canyon de Chelly Orotone
Appraisal: Li'l Abner Tin Toy, ca. 1945
Appraisal: 11/22/63 News Ticker Tape
Appraisal: Reverse-painted Pairpoint Lamp, ca. 1907
Appraisal: B. Harrison Presidential Rocker, ca. 1890