Collection Highlights
French press
1812-1819
1943.368
Mahogany, mahogany veneer; yellow poplar, white pine, brass, plaster
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Candlestick
Object name
Candlestick
Date
1850-1890
Medium
Iron
Dimensions
Overall: 6 1/2 x 4 in. ( 16.5 x 10.2 cm )
Description
Iron candlestick with a slide, round thumbpiece, and protruding lip on circular base.
Credit Line
Gift of Mr. DeWitt M. Lockman
Object Number
1934.94a
Gallery Label
Similar objects are also called "pork-barrel" or "hog scraper" candlesticks (See Publications).
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
