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Candlestand

Collection Type

  • Lighting

Date

1868 ?-1899 ?

GUSN

GUSN-7617

Description

Rectanguloid top with rounded corners. Painted polychrome scroll and floral decoration overall. turned baluster support terminating in platform base, pear shaped feet. Painted decoration modern (early 20th c.).

Details

Descriptive Terms

candlestands (furniture)
painting (coating)
wood (plant material)
floral patterns
Painted
Floral
CANDLESTAND

Associated Building

Original to Hamilton House (South Berwick, Me.),

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

19.375 x 16.875 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Bequest of Elizabeth R. Vaughan

Accession Number

1949.990

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