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Chandeliers were rarely found in early-nineteenth-century houses, but this example was a centerpiece of Mrs. Benkard’s parlor at her home on Long Island and retained its prominence when her collection was installed at the Museum 1n 1947.
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Title: Chandelier
Date: 1810–20
Geography: Made in England
Culture: British or Irish
Medium: Glass, brass
Dimensions: H. 36 in. (91.4 cm)
Credit Line: Gift of the Members of the Committee of the Bertha King Benkard Memorial Fund, 1946
Object Number: 46.67.144
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