Rushlight

Object/Artifact

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Historic Hudson Valley

Name/Title

Rushlight

Entry/Object ID

PM.65.481

Description

Rushlight and candle stand with vase-shaped candle socket on curved bracket hinged to form pincers for holding rushlight: other half of pincers is continuation of shaft; shaft, twisted 1/3 down, rectangular, terminating in three arched legs with disk feet.

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Unknown

Attribution

Maker

Notes

Dates: 1700 - 1799 Date made: r. 1700 - 1799

Other Names and Numbers

Other Numbers

PCR 1936, 1910
BOX 280

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Overall

Height

28-3/4 in

Width

9-1/2 in

Depth

11 in

Dimension Notes

Display Dimensions: 28 3/4 x 9 1/2 x 11 in. (73 x 24.1 x 27.9 cm)

Material

Wrought iron

Condition

Notes

Remarks: Severely rusted surface throughout; pitted surface throughout.

General Notes

Note Type

StorageNote

Note

Home Location: Historic Hudson Valley, Philipsburg Manor, Attic, SW Corner

Note Type

Department

Note

Curatorial