Candle Stand
Although several similar stands exist, this example is one of the finest known. Note the elongated "wine-bottle" post and the graceful springing legs, which are tapered both in thickness and length. An almost identical stand is owned by the Hancock Shaker Village in Pittsfield, Massachusetts.
Artwork Details
- Title: Candle Stand
- Maker: United Society of Believers in Christ’s Second Appearing (“Shakers”) (American, active ca. 1750–present)
- Date: 1800–1840
- Geography: Made in New Lebanon, New York, United States
- Culture: American, Shaker
- Medium: Cherry
- Dimensions: 25 1/2 x 18 x 18 in. (64.8 x 45.7 x 45.7 cm)
- Credit Line: Friends of the American Wing Fund, 1966
- Object Number: 66.10.21
- Curatorial Department: The American Wing
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