Candle Sconce, 1825-1850
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In the early 1800s, candles helped dispel dark nights, but single candles cast feeble light. Inventive Americans found ways to refocus light. This wall sconce used a pan-shaped reflector with scores of cut, mirrored glass pieces to redirect light from three candles towards a room's dark interior.
In the early 1800s, candles helped dispel dark nights, but single candles cast feeble light. Inventive Americans found ways to refocus light. This wall sconce used a pan-shaped reflector with scores of cut, mirrored glass pieces to redirect light from three candles towards a room's dark interior.
Artifact
Sconce (Lighting device)
Date Made
1825-1850
Place of Creation
On Exhibit
at Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
29.619.39.2
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Glass (Material)
Tin (Metal)
Color
Silver (Color)
Black (Color)
Dimensions
Height: 19.5 in
Width: 18 in
Length: 7.5 in
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