Candlestick
- Object Name:
- Candlestick
- Object ID:
- 1965.037.01
- Date:
- 1875-1900
- Description:
- Candle holder, tin plate. Sheet-metal cylinder soldered to sheet-metal base. Cylinder has loose vertical overlap joint with diameter of 0.9". Base is rectangular with two diagonal cuts at one end to form point. Has a quickly-made-at-home look.
- Material:
- Metal
Tin - Dimensions:
- H-0.9 W-2.4 D-1.1 Dia-0.9 inches
- Provenance:
- These holders were used to hold candles against the paneling of a wall at Christmas time. The points slipped between the boards and held the candles firmly in place.
- Credit Line:
- Gift of Lily Hoffman
- Subjects:
- Candles, Candlesticks, Christmas decorations
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