Candlestick

Object Name:

Candlestick

Object ID:

1966.061.03 b

Date:

1862-1865

Description:

Candlestick. Brass, one of a pair. Small candlestick, molded, deep base. Holder 1" diameter at top, molded to 0.5" at base, with four round marks where it is fastened. Plain, round button-shaped center on base of one, with slightly ribbed center in other base.

Material:

Metal
Brass

Dimensions:

H-2.1 Dia-3.3 inches

Provenance:

Carried though the Civil War by Capt. John H. Prescott, (1862-1865), 12th NH Regiment. Born Pittsfield, NH, October 8,1840. Enlisted Aug. 10. 1862, meritorious war record.

Credit Line:

Gift of Margaret Prescott Wise

People:

Prescott, John H. (1840-1891), Wise, Margaret P. (1888-1974)

Subjects:

Civil War