Candlestand, 1750-1800
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Artifact Overview
At a time when candles provided most household light, people used stands to hold candlesticks. These small portable tables could be moved easily for use in any room. And when not in use the top could be tilted up and the stand stored along a wall.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Candlestand (Furniture)
Date Made
1750-1800
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Attributed to a Newport, Rhode Island maker
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
00.136.233
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Ford Motor Company.
Material
Mahogany (Wood)
Maple (Wood)
Dimensions
Height: 29.75 in
Diameter: 18.625 in
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