Collection Highlights
Framed leaves from Abraham Lincoln's bier
1865
Z.2603
Albumen photograph, plant material, ink, silk ribbon, wood gilding
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Candle snuffer
Object name
Candle snuffer
Date
1800-1830
Medium
Iron
Dimensions
Overall: 7 x 1 7/8 x 1 1/4 in. ( 17.8 x 4.8 x 3.2 cm )
Description
Iron candle snuffer with semi-circular wick-end box and continuous loop finger holes.
Credit Line
Gift of Samuel V. Hoffman
Object Number
1920.77
Provenance
The George W. Nash Collection of Ulster County, New York Household Artifacts
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
