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1800-1850
GUSN-3364
The rack is an unpainted wood frame of two long rectangular posts joined by 7 turned stretchers. It is pierced with holes for 6 narrow tapered rods from which hang the remains of 6 antique candles. Wooden strap handle for hanging. The rods have shaved handles.
racks (supporting devices)
wood (plant material)
Wood
Rack, Drying
Original to Cogswell's Grant (Essex, Mass.),
Unknown
19 1/2 x 11 (HxW) (inches)
Gift of Bertram K. and Nina Fletcher Little
1991.1148
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