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Candlestand

Collection Type

  • Lighting

Date

1680-1720

GUSN

GUSN-255294

Description

One inch thick circular pine top with crossed oak two-piece brace underneath forming connection of turned pedestal (undetermined wood) to top. Two piece crossed oak feet with wedge tapering. Pedestal tenons through foot secured with two wedges. Top stripped, pedestal and foot painted black, evidence of yellow paint.

Details

Descriptive Terms

candlestands (lighting devices)
pine (wood)
oak (wood)
wood (plant material)
Candlestand

Associated Person

Thacher, Mary

Associated Building

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

Additional Identification Number

249.1981

Maker

Unknown

Location of Origin

New England

Dimensions

26 3/4 (H), 21 (diameter) (inches)

Credit Line

Estate of Guido Perera

Accession Number

1999.454

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