Collection Highlights
Abraham Lincoln, the Martyr, Victorious
Date:
Object Number:
PR.052.48
Medium:
Paper
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Chamberstick
Object Number:
1933.83
Date:
1780-1830
Medium:
Brass, iron
Dimensions:
Overall: 4 1/2 x 6 1/2 x 5 in. ( 11.4 x 16.5 x 12.7 cm )
Description:
Brass chamberstick with tall cylindrical socket, bobeche at rim, movable socket bottom with side lever, saucer base with circular finger loop with oval finger piece and cusp.
Gallery Label:
According to accession records, this chamberstick belonged to Orilla Delesdernier Guernsey (1802-1856), mother of the late Rocellus Guernsey.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. Rocellus Guernsey and her daughter Miss Eva L. Guernsey
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
