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Candlestand

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Collection Type

  • Lighting

Date

1900-1930

GUSN

GUSN-254990

Description

Reproduction of a ca. 1700 form. Octagonal top with wedge end cross brace which connects top to tapered square pedastal having beaded edges. Shaft tenoned through cross form feet chamfered on top edges. Stripped finish with remains of dark coloring on top including underside and brace.

Details

Descriptive Terms

candlestands (lighting devices)
maple (wood)
Candlestand

Associated Person

Thacher, Mary

Associated Building

Original To Winslow Crocker House (Yarmouth Port, Mass.),

Additional Identification Number

219.1981

Maker

Unknown

Location of Origin

New England

Dimensions

26 x 13 5/16 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Estate of Guido Perera

Accession Number

1999.424

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