Collection Highlights
Albert Gallatin (1761-1849)
Date:
ca. 1849
Object Number:
MSS.GallatinPapers.1
Medium:
Daguerreotype
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Candle holder
Object Number:
1951.357
Date:
1800-1900
Medium:
Glass
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 3/4 x 2 1/2 in. ( 7 x 6.4 cm )
Description:
Colorless pattern-molded glass candle holder; cylindrical form with rounded bottom and flared and folded-over rim; pattern-molded in a multi-part mold with an overall lattice pattern; pontil mark on base.
Gallery Label:
This type of candle holder, also known as a Christmas or Vigil light, was iprobably intended to be hung or placed in a rack. This candle holder was purchased from Renwick C. Hurry in November, 1918 for $34.00.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. J. Insley Blair
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
