2013 Finalist National Medal for Museum and Library Service

Collection Highlights

Dressing table
1795-1810
INV.14982
Mahogany, mahogany and other inlays, white pine, yellow poplar
Possible Original Owner: Margaret Maria Livingston

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Candlestick

Candlestick
Object name 
Candlestick
Date 
1850-1900
Related People 
Original Owner: Beekman Family
Medium 
Glass
Dimensions 
Overall: 9 1/4 x 5 in. ( 23.5 x 12.7 cm )
Description 
Colorless pressed lead glass candlestick; baluster socket on baluster standard on pedestal base; allover decoration of gadrooning swirled to left.
Credit Line 
Permanent Loan from the Beekman Family Association
Object Number 
1948.535
Gallery Label 
This candlestick belonged to a member of the Beekman family of New York.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.