Rushlight

Object/Artifact

Historic Hudson Valley

Name/Title

Rushlight

Entry/Object ID

PM.65.796 a-b

Description

a. Rushlight holder: Pincer-like wrought iron rushlight holder. b. Wooden trammel base: Cross-shaped feet, with crudely chamfered edges.

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Unknown

Attribution

Maker

Notes

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

Other Names and Numbers

Other Numbers

PCR 1909

#182 (1 OF 3)

PM.65.796

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Ht adjust

Height

61-1/2 in

Width

18-1/2 in

Depth

18 in

Dimension Notes

Display Dimensions: 61 1/2 x 18 1/2 x 18 in. (156.2 x 47 x 45.7 cm)

Material

oak, Pine, Wrought iron

Condition

Notes

Remarks: Old wood worm damage throughout especially on feet; top of pole is broken off; worn on back where pole moves up and down.

General Notes

Note Type

Curatorial Remarks

Note

Components were orginally attached, but top of wooden base has deteriorated (see notes in object file and photo on object card) and components are now stored separately. [Jessa J. Krick, 12/3/2009]

Note Type

StorageNote

Note

Home Location: Historic Hudson Valley, Philipsburg Manor, Attic, Shelf 01B Home Location: Historic Hudson Valley, Philipsburg Manor, Attic, SW Corner

Note Type

Department

Note

Curatorial