Candlestick

Object/Artifact

-

Vermont Historical Society

Name/Title

Candlestick

Entry/Object ID

1964.63.163

Description

Ornate, tarnished brass candlestick with tag that says it is "ancien," meaning an antique from Chateau-Thierry.

Context

Given to the people of Vermont from the people of France as part of the Merci Train after World War II.

Acquisition

Accession

1964.63

Source or Donor

France

Acquisition Method

Gift

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Secondary Object Term

Candlestick

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Candleholder

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Lighting Holders

Nomenclature Class

Lighting Equipment

Nomenclature Category

Category 02: Furnishings

Dimensions

Height

10-1/4 in

Width

5-3/8 in

Material

Brass

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

Merci Train

Related Places

Place

Country

France

Continent

Europe