Collection Highlights
The Puritan
1899
1946.253
Dark brown/ black patinated bronze
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Candle holder
Object name
Candle holder
Date
1900-1920
Medium
Metal, ceramic
Dimensions
Overall: 2 1/2 x 3 1/8 in. ( 6.4 x 7.9 cm )
Description
This metal candle holder has a ceramic insert with the words "For Clarke's Pyramid Night Lights" with a central image of the nightlight in use. The gold colored holder is embossed on the handle "For Burning/ The Pyramid/ Night Lights/ Sam'l Clarke/ Patentee". See identical item 2002.1.277
Credit Line
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Object Number
2002.1.276
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
