Collection Highlights
Northern Bald Ibis (Geronticus eremita)
c. 1554-1565
1889.10.1.1
Watercolor, black and brown ink, gouache, and white lead pigment over black chalk on ivory paper, laid on paper, formerly mounted on an album page
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Museum Collections
Decorative Arts
Candlesticks (pair)
Object name
Candlesticks (pair)
Date
1865-1895
Medium
Glass
Dimensions
each: 10 1/4 x 4 3/4 in.
Description
Pair of opaque white pressed lead glass candlesticks in the shape of a crucifix; socket molded with scrolls and flame motifs above cross with figure of Christ on domed base in the shape of a rock above ribbed band.
Credit Line
Bequest of Mrs. F. MacDonald Sinclair (Jennie H. Sinclair)
Object Number
1965.879ab
Gallery Label
Several companies made crucifix candlesticks in the second half of the nineteenth century.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
