Christmas Candle Light, 1865-1880
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Artifact Overview
Glass "Christmas lights," hung with wire from Christmas tree branches, were a popular alternative to Christmas candleholders in nineteenth-century America. Patterned glass reflected light from inside, where a wick burned in cork or wood floating atop oil or water. This example features a clever combination of round and diamond facets known as the "thousand eye" pattern.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Christmas light
Date Made
1865-1880
Creators
Place of Creation
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
00.4.5499
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Glass (Material)
Pressed glass
Color
Colorless
Dimensions
Height: 4 in
Diameter: 3.125 in
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