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Candlestand

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Collection Type

  • Lighting

Date

1780-1810

GUSN

GUSN-256476

Description

Standing double branch candle holder. Turned candle armature adjusts on dowel shaft by removal of wedge. Base of shaft is octagonal, dowels through 2 piece crossed with arched feet. Painted black, evidence of red undercoat.

Details

Descriptive Terms

candlestands (lighting devices)
ash (wood)
pine (wood)
Candlestand

Associated Person

Thacher, Mary

Associated Building

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

Additional Identification Number

380.1981

Maker

Unknown

Location of Origin

USA

Dimensions

46 x 13 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Estate of Guido Perera

Accession Number

1999.585

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