Light Stand, 1800-1820
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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
1800-1820
Place of Creation
Location
at Henry Ford Museum in Fully Furnished
Object ID
59.90.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Maple (Wood)
Metal
Color
Red
Dimensions
Height: 37.875 in
Width: 17 in
Length: 19.625 in
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