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Camp Bed
1777-1785
1871.8
Wood, canvas, iron
Used By: George Washington

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Candleholder

Candleholder
Object name 
Candleholder
Date 
1900-1950
Related People 
Artist/Maker: Gorham Manufacturing Co.
Medium 
Silver
Dimensions 
Overall: 1 1/2 x 3 3/8 x 2 7/8 in. ( 3.8 x 8.6 x 7.3 cm )
Description 
Cast silver candleholder; circular, bowl-shaped body with a concave shoulder and narrow neck on a circular foot; two ring handles applied vertical on each side; maker's marks on the base.
Object Number 
INV.14129
Marks 
stamped: on the base: "STERLING/ B4205" below a lion passant ina chamfered square, an anchor in a shield and a gothic "G" in a chamfered square
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.