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The Indian: The Dying Chief Contemplating the Progress of Civilization
1856
1875.4
White marble and wood
Artist/Maker: Thomas Crawford

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Candlestick

Candlestick
Object name 
Candlestick
Date 
1850-1890
Medium 
Brass
Dimensions 
Overall: 10 1/8 x 3 7/8 x 3 7/8 in. ( 25.7 x 9.8 x 9.8 cm )
Description 
Brass candlestick with square molded base, shouldered stem, urn-shaped candle socket with fluting; rod inside shaft that pushed candle vertically through socket is missing; spiral line scratched at base of shaft.
Credit Line 
Gift of Miss Caroline Phelps Stokes
Object Number 
1896.38
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.