Candlestick

American

1845–70

Not on view

This dolphin candlestick has a stepped base and a petal-form socket.

(See 57.131.7, .8 for pair.)

Artwork Details

Object Information

Overview

Provenance

Title: Candlestick
Date: 1845–70
Geography: Made in United States
Culture: American
Medium: Pressed opaque blue glass
Dimensions: H. 9 3/4 in. (24.8 cm)
Credit Line: Bequest of Anna G. W. Green, in memory of her husband, Dr. Charles W. Green, 1957
Object Number: 57.131.8
Curatorial Department: The American Wing

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