Collection Highlights
Politicians measuring Lincoln's shoes
Date:
March 5th 1864
Object Number:
PR.010.1864.Politicians
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Luce Center
Candlestick
Object Number:
1896.38
Date:
1850-1890
Medium:
Brass
Dimensions:
Overall: 10 1/8 x 3 7/8 x 3 7/8 in. ( 25.7 x 9.8 x 9.8 cm )
Description:
Brass candlestick with square molded base, shouldered stem, urn-shaped candle socket with fluting; rod inside shaft that pushed candle vertically through socket is missing; spiral line scratched at base of shaft.
Credit Line:
Gift of Miss Caroline Phelps Stokes
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
