Collection Highlights
Dr. John Cheesman and Family with Guests: Silhouette
1840
Z.2567
Black prepared paper cut-outs, laid on beige paper with graphite, brown ink and wash, and white gouache, laid on canvas
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Museum Collections
Decorative Arts
Candle snuffer
Object name
Candle snuffer
Date
1740-1780
Medium
Brass
Dimensions
Overall: 1 x 5 1/2 x 2 1/4 in. ( 2.5 x 14 x 5.7 cm )
Description
Brass scissor-shaped snuffer with trefoil upper on wick-end box and curled wire handles.
Object Number
INV.6554
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
