Candle box

Object/Artifact

Historic Hudson Valley

Name/Title

Candle box

Entry/Object ID

SS.2002.28

Description

Candle box is cylindrical-shaped with a cone-shape at each end, hinged door on top, and holes pierced on the top half: there are rings attached to the top, one at each end of the cylindrical portion, and one ring is attached to one end of one cone; the door has a hinged clasp that fits over a projection on the side of the cylinder; on the bottom are bracket supports that extend across the width of the cylinder at each end; there is a ridge around the diameter where the cones meet the cylinder; the object is covered with a brown paint or patina.

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Unknown

Attribution

Maker

Notes

Dates: 1868 - 1899 Date made: r. 1868 - 1899

Other Names and Numbers

Other Number

6205

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Overall

Width

5 in

Depth

5-1/2 in

Length

20 in

Dimension Notes

Display Dimensions: 5 x 5 1/2 x 20 in. (12.7 x 14 x 50.8 cm)

Material

Tin

Condition

Notes

Remarks: Details of condition: Finish scratched to reveal bright metal beneath. Top slightly crushed (12/01/02).

General Notes

Note Type

Curatorial Remarks

Note

Two old numbers partially scraped off- one number may end in "21." The other number is "6205."

Note Type

StorageNote

Note

Home Location: Historic Hudson Valley, Sunnyside, Servant's Room #1, 3B

Note Type

Department

Note

Curatorial