Collection Highlights
Abraham Lincoln (1809-1865)
Date:
1916-1922
Object Number:
1954.164
Medium:
Painted plaster
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Candlestand
Object Number:
1942.98
Date:
1790-1830
Medium:
Applewood, maple
Dimensions:
Overall: 26 x 22 3/4 x 20 in. ( 66 x 57.8 x 50.8 cm )
Description:
Applewood Chippendale style candlestand with oval top on tripod pedestal base consisting of vase-and-ring-turned column supported on serpentine legs and snake feet.
Gallery Label:
This candlestand was made by Peter Jellemie, the grandfather of Governor William Sulzer (1863-1941) of New York and husband of the donor. Sulzer's mother was Lydia Jellemie of Passaic, NJ.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. William Sulzer
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
