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Alexander Hamilton (1757-1804)
ca. 1793
1928.18
White marble
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Luce Center
Candlestick
Object name
Candlestick
Date
1870-1880
Medium
Glass
Dimensions
Overall: 10 x 4 1/4 x 3 3/4 in. ( 25.4 x 10.8 x 9.5 cm )
Description
Dark green pressed glass caryatid candlestick; hexagonal socket above classically-draped female figure with hand at side and at breast, on hexagonal pedestal base on hexagonal plinth.
Credit Line
Bequest of Mrs. J. Insley Blair
Object Number
1952.215
Gallery Label
This candlestick was designed and patented by Henry Whitney of the New England Glass Works, May 10, 1870.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
