Name/Title
Candles Lit from Olympic TorchEntry/Object ID
2009.037.001Description
Two small white wax pillar candles with burnt ends. Tags around the middle of candles read, "Lit From Olympic Torch February 4, 1980, South River, N.J. " and on the side vertically, "S R C A."
The candles were lit from the Olympic torch when it passed through South River on February 4, 1980, on its way to the Winter Olympics in Lake Placid, NY. Thousands gathered along Main Street for the event and a cauldron located in front of what is now the South River Museum was lit from the Olympic torch.
Each candle measures 4" in height.Acquisition
Accession
2009.037Source or Donor
Schmitt, IrisAcquisition Method
DonationMade/Created
Date made
Feb 4, 1980Time Period
20th CenturyLexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Primary Object Term
CandleNomenclature Sub-Class
Other Lighting AccessoriesNomenclature Class
Lighting EquipmentNomenclature Category
Category 02: FurnishingsOther Names and Numbers
Other Numbers
Number Type
Hub SortingOther Number
033.museum25.001General Notes
Note Type
Cataloging NoteNote
Originally cataloged as two separate items. Record 2009.037.002 deleted, 10/28/2024, sb.