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
Luce Center
Candlestick
Object name
Candlestick
Date
ca. 1810
Medium
Sheffield plate
Dimensions
Overall: 5 3/4 x 4 1/8 x 3 1/4 in. ( 14.6 x 10.5 x 8.3 cm )
Description
Cast and seamed Sheffield plate candlestick; tapered rectangular shaft supporting an applied, flared rectangular socket; shaft applied to a rectangular, molded foot; filled with plaster; no maker's marks.
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. Estelle de Peyster Hosmer
Object Number
1945.135
Gallery Label
This candlestick belonged to General John Watts de Peyster, the grandfather of the donor.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
