Collection Highlights
Armchair
Date:
1856-1857
Object Number:
1857.11
Medium:
Oak
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Luce Center
Candle holder
Object Number:
1961.410
Date:
1800-1900
Medium:
Glass
Dimensions:
Overall: 3 x 3 in. ( 7.6 x 7.6 cm )
Description:
Emerald green pattern-molded glass candle holder; spherical form with rounded bottom and flared and folded-in rim; pattern-molded in a multi-part mold with an overall lattice pattern; pontil mark on base.
Gallery Label:
Candle holders like this, also known as Christmas or Vigil lights, were probably intended to be hung or placed in racks.
Credit Line:
Gift of Dr. Arthur H. Merritt
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
