Collection Highlights
Noah's ark
1850-1900
1956.101
Wood, paint
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Adjustable candle holder
Object name
Adjustable candle holder
Date
1890-1920
Medium
Iron
Dimensions
Overall: 37 3/8 x 13 3/8 x 13 3/8 in. ( 94.9 x 34 x 34 cm )
Description
Wrought iron candlestand with tripod foot long, narrow shaft with adjustable rectangular bracket with crescent supporting leaf-shaped side bobeche with short socket, faceted ball finial on top of shaft
Credit Line
Bequest of Irving S. Olds
Object Number
1963.128
Gallery Label
This is probably a 20th century reproduction of a colonial candlestand.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
