Collection Highlights
Robert Fulton (1765-1815)
1798
1976.56
Probably Cont
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Candlestick
Object name
Candlestick
Date
1575-1650
Medium
Brass
Dimensions
Overall: 5 1/4 x 3 5/8 in. ( 13.3 x 9.2 cm )
Description
Brass candlestick with baluster-shaped shaft and socket with square removal holes.
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. Katharine Prentis Murphy
Object Number
1965.37
Marks
stamped: on base of candlestick: "P : R"
Gallery Label
According to accession records, this candlestick came from the Curtis tavern in Granville, MA, which was an antiques shop.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
