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Leg brace
ca. 1940
2002.76
Leather, metal
Used By: Franklin Delano Roosevelt

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Candlestand

Candlestand
Object name 
Candlestand
Date 
1790-1830
Related People 
Artist/Maker: Peter Jellemie
Medium 
Applewood, maple
Dimensions 
Overall: 26 x 22 3/4 x 20 in. ( 66 x 57.8 x 50.8 cm )
Description 
Applewood Chippendale style candlestand with oval top on tripod pedestal base consisting of vase-and-ring-turned column supported on serpentine legs and snake feet.
Credit Line 
Gift of Mrs. William Sulzer
Object Number 
1942.98
Gallery Label 
This candlestand was made by Peter Jellemie, the grandfather of Governor William Sulzer (1863-1941) of New York and husband of the donor. Sulzer's mother was Lydia Jellemie of Passaic, NJ.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.