Collection Highlights
Camp Bed
1777-1785
1871.8
Wood, canvas, iron
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Candle holder
Object name
Candle holder
Date
1800-1900
Medium
Glass
Dimensions
Overall: 3 1/2 x 2 3/4 in. ( 8.9 x 7 cm )
Description
Emerald green pattern-molded glass candle holder; cylindrical form with rounded bottom and flared and folded-over rim; pattern-molded in a multi-part mold with an overall lattice pattern; pontil mark on base.
Credit Line
Gift of Clarence G. Michalis
Object Number
1953.475
Gallery Label
Candle holders like this, also known as Christmas or Vigil lights, were probably intended to be hung or placed in a rack or frame.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
