Collection Highlights
Cayambe
Date:
1858
Object Number:
S-91
Medium:
Oil on canvas
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Candle snuffer
Object Number:
1941.606
Date:
1770-1810
Medium:
Brass
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 3/4 x 6 1/2 x 2 1/2 in. ( 4.4 x 16.5 x 6.4 cm )
Description:
Brass scissor-like snuffer with two finger rings on crescent-shaped stems, rectangular wick-ends box with faceted upper and wide lip, pointed end, and three feet.
Gallery Label:
According to accession records, this candle snuffer was purchased at an auction in Berryville, VA, at the home of Betty and Virginia Washington, daughters of a Dr. Washington. The sisters were descended from George Washington.
Credit Line:
Gift of Enoch G. Megrue
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
