Museum Collections
Luce Center
Candlestick
Object Number:
1952.215
Date:
1870-1885
Medium:
Glass
Dimensions:
Overall: 10 x 4 1/4 x 3 3/4 in. ( 25.4 x 10.8 x 9.5 cm )
Description:
Dark green pressed glass caryatid candlestick; hexagonal socket above classically-draped female figure with hand at side and at breast, on hexagonal pedestal base on hexagonal plinth.
Gallery Label:
This candlestick was designed and patented by Henry Whitney of the New England Glass Works, May 10, 1870.
Credit Line:
Bequest of Mrs. J. Insley Blair
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.