Collection Highlights
Augustus Coe Gurnee dressed for the Vanderbilt costume ball, March 26, 1883
Date:
March 26, 1883
Object Number:
PR.223.1.16.1
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Luce Center
Chamberstick with finger holder and snuffer
Object Number:
1896.12ab
Date:
1825-1870
Medium:
Brass
Dimensions:
Overall: 4 x 1 1/4 x 2 in. ( 10.2 x 3.2 x 5.1 cm )
Description:
Brass chamberstick with saucer base; baluster shaped shaft with slide and socket with bobeche; loop handle has thumbrest and a square hole to receive a cone shaped snuffer
Credit Line:
Gift of Caroline Phelps Stokes
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
