Collection Highlights
Punch bowl: Landing of Lafayette
1840-1850
1910.24
Earthenware
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Rush light
Object name
Rush light
Date
1730-1780
Medium
Iron, wood
Dimensions
Overall: 7 3/4 x 4 3/4 x 3 3/4 in. ( 19.7 x 12.1 x 9.5 cm )
Description
Wrought iron rush holder hinged with curling tongs and twisted stems, one anchored in the faceted wooden block base, the other bent round to the candle socket.
Object Number
1925.119
Gallery Label
The wooden part was added in the 20th century.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
