Collection Highlights
Batter pitcher
1798
1937.587
Stoneware, cobalt oxide
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Candle snuffer
Object name
Candle snuffer
Date
1800-1850
Medium
Iron
Dimensions
Overall: 6 3/8 x 2 1/2 x 1 in. ( 16.2 x 6.4 x 2.5 cm )
Description
Iron snuffer with rectangular wick-end box with carved and slightly fluted top, circular finger holes.
Credit Line
Gift of Enoch G. Megrue
Object Number
1941.607
Gallery Label
According to accession records, this candle snuffer was purchased at an auction in Berryville, VA, at the home of Betty and Virginia Washington, daughters of a Dr. Washington. The sisters were descended from George Washington.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
