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Candlestick

Object Name:
Candlestick
Object ID:
1994.006.02
Creator:
Taft, J. S. & CompanyPotter
Place of Origin:
Keene, NH
Date:
1904-1914
Description:
Candlestick. Semi-porcelain stoneware. Unglazed. Handle present. Slip-cast. Impressed marks on bottom: "Hampshire", "Y4", "82", and circular symbol with 4 bumps.
Material:
Ceramic
Stoneware
Dimensions:
H-5.7 W-5 D-4.875 Dia-2.625 inches
Provenance:
Jane Chworowsky (1929-1993), was born in PA, and raised in Newport, NH. She attended Plymouth State College, and briefly taught English in Charlestown, NH (1953-55). She ran an antiques business -- Jane's Cabin Antiques -- at her home in Croydon, NH. She bequeathed the contents of her home and business to NHHS. The Chworowsky estate included Hampshire Pottery pieces, as well as many other NH and non-NH collectibles.
Credit Line:
Bequest of Jane Lee Chworowsky
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