Set of Clip-On Candles

Name/Title

Set of Clip-On Candles

Entry/Object ID

2025.5.31

Description

Item is a set of clip-on candles, which were often used to adorn the boughs of Christmas trees during the holidays. The clips are both made of patterned metal, covered in a light layer of rust, with one painted red and the other colored green. The red clip has a short white candle in the holder attached to it, while the green one holds a tall orange candle. The candles are held in a rectangular gold-colored box.

Collection

Permanent Collection

Made/Created

Date made

circa 1920

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Candle

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Other Lighting Accessories

Nomenclature Class

Lighting Equipment

Nomenclature Category

Category 02: Furnishings