Name/Title
ChimeEntry/Object ID
2008.17.1Description
Gold-colored, metal angel chimes with four white candles. The chimes that are combined into one and form part of a candelabra. The angel chimes are shaped like round disks and they, along with three sculptures of angels playing trumpets are attached to a centrally located long vertical rod that has an attached, five-sided star. The rod is attached to a round plate which has four inserts that are shaped like wine cups where the respective candles are contained.
This chime includes a paper box used to contain the set of angel chimes. On the front of the box is a picture of two children, a boy and girl, looking at an assembled chime. At the bottom of the container is white text stating, "Angel Chimes, Engels=Beläute, Le Carillon Des Anges, Los Angelitos". On the back of the box is another depiction of the chimes assembled, with a green drink positioned on the right-hand side of it. It also includes a green straw. Below this is the text, "Party Chimes" which is characterized in numerous patterns and colors like pink, green, orange, yellow, green, and blue. The top and bottom portion of the label is the following text, "TWO CHIMES 2 IN ONE. 4 CANDLES INCLUDED".Context
Angel chimes are commonly used in Swedish homes during Christmas.Acquisition
Accession
2008.17Source or Donor
Charles GohsAcquisition Method
GiftCredit Line
Charles GohsMade/Created
Place
Country
SwedenRegion
Northern EuropeContinent
EuropeInscription/Signature/Marks
Transcription
Signed Flag: NoLexicon
LOC Thesaurus for Graphic Materials
Decorations, Holidays, Christmas decorationsDimensions
Height
8 inWidth
5-1/4 inDepth
7/8 inReproductions
Notes
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