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Date:
ca. 1863
Object Number:
PR.055.3.105
Medium:
Paper
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Candlestick inserts (pair)
Object Number:
INV.596ab
Date:
1890-1910
Medium:
Metal, tin, plastic, wax, brass
Dimensions:
each: 10 7/8 x 2 5/8 in. ( 27.6 x 6.7 cm )
Marks:
stamped: on each side of insert piece: "PAT'D MAY 19 1891"
Description:
Pair of candlestick inserts with wax candle, plastic sleeve over shaft and open metal canopy.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
