Collection Highlights
Pastoral Scene by Andrew R. Smith
Date:
1822
Object Number:
MSS.BV.AfricanFreeSchool.Vol4.
Medium:
Manuscript
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Chamber candlesticks
Object Number:
1935.105ab
Date:
Mid-late 19th century
Medium:
Iron
Dimensions:
Overall: 7/8 x 1 3/4 in. ( 2.2 x 4.4 cm )
Description:
Cast iron chamberstick, molded with symmetrical bands of organic motifs, lotus and vine on saucer base with open work outer band with scalloped edge; molded finger loop with acanthus thumbpiece and removable wide lip bobeche molded with geometric motif.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
