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Candlestick

Boston & Sandwich Glass Company

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The object is a candlestick. It is made of yellow glass and has a hexagonal base. The base is flat and has small dark lines on the edges. The candlestick has a short, thick stem that tapers slightly towards the top. There are decorative rings around the stem. The top of the candlestick is flared and has a scalloped edge. The background of the image is white with a slight shadow behind the candlestick. The candlestick was made by Boston & Sandwich Glass Company.

Artwork details

Date:
1840–50
Medium:
Pressed yellow glass
Culture:
American
Dimensions:
468 × 624 px
Museum record:
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