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Candlestick

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1900-1901

GUSN

GUSN-50395

Description

Elongated ceramic chamber stick form with deep green glaze.

Details

Descriptive Terms

candlesticks
earthenware
glazing (coating)
ceramic (material)
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.

Additional Identification Number

1986.23

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

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

Credit Line

Gift of Miss Amelia Worth Little

Accession Number

1983.159

Places

Massachusetts (United States)

Related Items

Title Candlestick Accession Number 1986.23

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