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Camp Bed
1777-1785
1871.8
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Candlestand

Candlestand
Object name 
Candlestand
Date 
1805-1815
Related People 
Former Owner: Benjamin Franklin Bassett
Medium 
Mahogany
Dimensions 
Overall: 28 1/2 x 23 x 20 in. ( 72.4 x 58.4 x 50.8 cm )
Description 
Mahogany Federal candlestand with clover-leaf tilt top, reeded and turned vase-shaped pedestal, and tripod base with reeding on the upper portion of each leg.
Credit Line 
Gift of Miss Grace B. Morgan
Object Number 
1948.30
Gallery Label 
According to the accession records, this candlestand belonged to the Bassett family of New Haven, Connecticut. Dr. Benjamin Franklin Bassett (1825-1875) is identified as an early owner.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.