Collection Highlights

Bird's Nest and Dog Roses

Date:

1867

Object Number:

1947.519

Medium:

Watercolor, gouache, graphite, and selective glazing with scratching out on paper

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Object name

Candlesticks (pair)

Date

1840-1860

Medium

Glass

Dimensions

each: 9 3/8 x 4 1/2 in. ( 23.8 x 11.4 cm )

Description

Pair of blue lead glass candlesticks pressed in single mold; hexagonal socket, hollow baluster standard, and hollow, trumpet-shaped base.

Credit Line

Bequest of Mrs. F. Macdonald Sinclair (Jennie H. Sinclair)

Object Number

1965.884ab

Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.