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The Intelligence Office
1849
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Oil on canvas
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Luce Center
Candle snuffer
Object name
Candle snuffer
Date
1800-1840
Medium
Steel
Dimensions
Overall: 7 1/4 in. ( 18.4 cm )
Description
Steel candle snuffer with dome shaped wick-end box with pointed oval molded top, continous loop handles that end in a heart shape, on three tear drop shaped feet.
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. Irving McKesson
Object Number
1946.62
Gallery Label
According to the donor, this snuffer is from the home of Reverend Samuel Jones, near Philadelphia.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
