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Candlestick

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1930-1960

GUSN

GUSN-6643

Description

Cann shaped body with section opposite scroll handle cut out to expose candle socket; red floral decoration painted on white background.

Details

Descriptive Terms

candlesticks
earthenware
painting (coating)
glazing (coating)
tin glaze
tin (metal)
floral patterns
Earthenware
Tin Glazed
Painted
Floral
CANDLESTICK

Associated Building

Original to Rundlet-May House (Portsmouth, N.H.),

Maker

Unknown

Location of Origin

Italy

Dimensions

5.25 x 6 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Ralph May

Accession Number

1971.1408

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