Collection Highlights
The N. O. massacre
Date:
1866
Object Number:
LIB.SY.1866.43
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Traveling candlestick
Object Number:
1925.120a
Date:
1850-1900
Medium:
Brass
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 3/8 x 3 1/2 in. ( 6 x 8.9 cm )
Description:
Cast brass candlestick with saucer base.
Gallery Label:
According to the donor, the candleholder unscrews from the base and the base and the cup screw together, most likely for travel purposes.
Credit Line:
Gift of Isabella Vaché Cox
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
