Collection Highlights
Aaron Burr (1756-1836)
Date:
1836
Object Number:
1927.59
Medium:
Plaster with wash
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Chamberstick
Object Number:
1951.360
Date:
1780-1820
Medium:
Glass
Dimensions:
Overall: 5 1/2 x 5 in. ( 14 x 12.7 cm )
Description:
Aquamarine blown glass chamberstick; deep cylindrical socket with cut rim and scrolling handle extending from rim to top of stem; solid stem composed of four attached knops; base with upturned rim and downward folded edge.
Gallery Label:
According to the accession records, this chamberstick was purchased by the donor in November of 1916 at the Sun Dial Shop, for $25.00.
Credit Line:
Bequest of Mrs. J. Insley Blair
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
