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Quillwork Sconce

Eunice Deering

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Quillwork Sconce by Eunice Deering: Rectangular sconce with a candleholder at the bottom; sconce has a metal frame and rounded top; frame decorated with a quillwork design of various flowers, pinecones and leaves; frame mounted on a wooden surface; white candle in the candleholder; image in black and white.

Artwork details

Date:
1720–40
Medium:
Paper, glass, shells, silver, copper wire
Culture:
American
Dimensions:
499 × 624 px
Museum record:
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