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Candlestick

Boston & Sandwich Glass Company

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white photo of a clear candlestick holder. The holder has an octagonal base with a decorative edge. The base supports a faceted column with vertical lines. The top of the column is wider with a decorative edge and a bowl-like shape. The bowl has a small hole in its side and a decorative pattern around it. The entire piece is made of clear glass. The background is a gray gradient. The image is by Boston & Sandwich Glass Company.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1827–35
Medium
Lacy pressed glass
Culture
American
Dimensions
496 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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