Collection Highlights
The Daughters of Heber Reginald Bishop (Elizabeth, Harriet, Mary, and Edith)
ca. 1895
1905.22
Watercolor on ivory
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Candle snuffer
Object name
Candle snuffer
Date
1700-1800
Medium
Iron
Dimensions
Overall: 7/8 x 6 1/8 x 1 1/2 in. ( 2.2 x 15.6 x 3.8 cm )
Description
Scissor-shaped candle snuffer with lobe-shaped blades and curved handles.
Credit Line
Gift of Samuel V. Hoffman
Object Number
1920.56
Provenance
The George W. Nash Collection of Ulster County, New York Household Artifacts
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
