Crown

Object/Artifact

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Swedish American Museum

2012.5.2B_Front: Copyright: Swedish American Museum; Origformat: 3D Artifact; Resolution: 300 dpi
2012.5.2B_Front

Copyright: Swedish American Museum; Origformat: 3D Artifact; Resolution: 300 dpi

Name/Title

Crown

Entry/Object ID

2012.5.2B

Description

Lucia crown made of brass. Six round brass inserts with bases for candles. One insert is missing.

Context

Lucia Day is a holiday that is celebrated on December 13th annually in Sweden. It is a Christian feast day that commemorates the martyr Saint Lucia. The celebration consists of a procession, led by someone playing Saint Lucia whose defining feature is a glowing crown full of candles. Traditional songs are sung and treats are passed out, it is a beautiful ceremony with a rich tradition of spreading cheer.

Acquisition

Accession

2012.5

Source or Donor

Barbro Pearson

Acquisition Method

Gift

Made/Created

Date made

1963 - 1965

Time Period

20th Century

Lexicon

LOC Thesaurus for Graphic Materials

Crowns, Holidays

Search Terms

Lucia

Dimensions

Height

5-1/2 in

Diameter

8-7/8 in

Material

Brass

Reproductions

Notes

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