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Candlestick

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1900-1901

GUSN

GUSN-11802

Description

Elongated chamber stick form with a deep green glaze; arts and crafts style.

Details

Descriptive Terms

candlesticks
earthenware
glazing (coating)
ceramic glaze
Earthenware
Arts and Crafts
Unidentified Ceramic
Candlestick

Inscription

A printed label on the underside reads: Merrimac Ceramic Company. There is also a dolphin logo. The paper label was used by the company during 1900-1901.

Associated Building

Original to Spencer-Peirce-Little Farm (Newbury, Mass.),

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

8 1/2 x 6 1/8 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Bequest of Amelia W. Little

Accession Number

1986.23

Places

Massachusetts (United States)

Related Items

Title Candlestick Accession Number 1983.159

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