Collection Highlights
Corcoran Legion Fifth regiment. Col. William McEvily. A few good men are wanted to fill up Capt. Wm. L. Monegan's company. This is a splendid opportunity for young men to join a Crack Regiment.
Date:
ca. 1862
Object Number:
PR.055.3.189
Medium:
Paper
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Adjustable candle holder
Object Number:
1963.128
Date:
1890-1920
Medium:
Iron
Dimensions:
Overall: 37 3/8 x 13 3/8 x 13 3/8 in. ( 94.9 x 34 x 34 cm )
Description:
Wrought iron candlestand with tripod foot long, narrow shaft with adjustable rectangular bracket with crescent supporting leaf-shaped side bobeche with short socket, faceted ball finial on top of shaft
Gallery Label:
This is probably a 20th century reproduction of a colonial candlestand.
Credit Line:
Bequest of Irving S. Olds
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
