Collection Highlights
The Indian: The Dying Chief Contemplating the Progress of Civilization
1856
1875.4
White marble and wood
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Candlestick
Object name
Candlestick
Date
1850-1865
Medium
Glass
Dimensions
Overall: 9 1/4 x 4 1/2 in. ( 23.5 x 11.4 cm )
Description
Blue pressed lead glass candlestick with hexagonal baluster stem and socket; stem joined by wafer to hexagonal trumpet-shaped base with blade knop and vertical section bounded by collars.
Credit Line
Bequest of Mrs. F. MacDonald Sinclair (Jennie H. Sinclair)
Object Number
1965.885a
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
