Rushlight and Candleholder

1944.03.0007

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Artifact Identification Rushlight and Candleholder   (1944.03.0007)
Classification/
Nomenclature
  1. Furnishings
  2. :
  3. Lighting Equipment
  4. :
  5. Lighting Holders
Artist/Maker None
Geographic Location
Period/Date 17th – 18th century CE
Culture Welsh

Physical Analysis

Dimension 1 (Height) 23.8 cm
Dimension 2 (Width) 11.8 cm
Dimension 3 (Depth) 11.8 cm
Weight 628 g
Measuring Remarks None
Materials Metal, Plant--Wood, Pigment
Manufacturing Processes Carved, Forging, Sawing
Munsell Color Information Dark Gray (N 2.75/) -ns

Research Remarks

Published Description N/A
Description N/A
Comparanda N/A
Bibliography

Selected Americana.World Heritage Museum handout. 0000P.0146

Artifact History

Archaeological Data N/A
Credit Line/Dedication Parry Collection of Lamps and Candles
Reproduction no
Reproduction Information N/A

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