Collection Highlights
Masonic apron
Date:
1780-1800
Object Number:
1951.523ab
Medium:
Silk, metal
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Candle holder
Object Number:
2002.1.277
Date:
1900-1920
Medium:
Metal, ceramic
Dimensions:
: 2 1/2 x 3 1/8 in.
Description:
This metal candle holder has a ceramic insert with the words "For Clarke's Pyramid Night Lights" with a central image of the nightlight in use. The gold colored holder is embossed on the handle "For Burning/ The Pyramid/ Night Lights/ Sam'l Clarke/ Patentee". See identical item 2002.1.276
Credit Line:
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
