Collection Highlights
The Course of Empire: The Consummation of Empire
1836
1858.3
Oil on canvas (relined)
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Candle snuffer
Object name
Candle snuffer
Date
1760-1810
Medium
Brass
Dimensions
Overall: 1 x 4 3/4 x 2 in. ( 2.5 x 12.1 x 5.1 cm )
Description
Brass scissor like snuffer with rectangular wickends with box with faceted top, wide lip, pointed tip.
Credit Line
Gift of Mr. James Canny
Object Number
1956.80a
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
