Collection Highlights
Study for "Carmen Jones"
1944
2001.104
Watercolor and graphite on paper
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Candlestick
Object name
Candlestick
Date
1840-1855
Medium
Glass
Dimensions
Overall: 7 x 4 1/2 in. ( 17.8 x 11.4 cm )
Description
Light green pressed lead glass candlestick; hexagonal socket with wide, flat rim on hexagonal baluster stem joined by a wafer to a hexagonal knop above a seven-loop trumpet-shaped base; base hollow with pontil mark.
Object Number
INV.11882
Gallery Label
This candlestick is attributed to Boston & Sandwich on the basis of fragments of similar bases and sockets found on the site of the glass works.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
