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Carolina Parakeet (Conuropsis carolinensis), Study for Havell pl. no. 26
c. 1825
1863.17.26
Watercolor, graphite, pastel, gouache, and black ink with scraping and selective glazing on paper, laid on card
Artist/Maker: John James Audubon

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Candlestick

Candlestick
Object name 
Candlestick
Date 
late 19th century
Medium 
Brass
Dimensions 
Overall: 5 x 3 in. ( 12.7 x 7.6 cm )
Description 
Stamped brass sheet metal candle socket which is removable from hollow painted sheet brass base.
Credit Line 
Gift of Miss Marguerite Weiderman
Object Number 
1946.111ab
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.