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Chandelier

1700–1800
Not on view

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Chandelier
  • Date: 1700–1800
  • Geography: Made in Pennsylvania, United States
  • Culture: American
  • Medium: Iron, wood, glass
  • Dimensions: H. 47 in. (119.4 cm); Diam. 22 1/4 in. (56.5 cm)
  • Credit Line: Gift of Mrs. Robert W. de Forest, 1933
  • Object Number: 34.100.193
  • Curatorial Department: The American Wing
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