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1937

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2015

2025

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Candle Bracket, ca. 1750

This is a Candle bracket. It was metal worker: Unknown. It is dated ca. 1750 and we acquired it in 1937. Its medium is wrought iron. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

This object was donated by Edward F. Caldwell & Company. It is credited Gift of Edward F. Caldwell & Company.

Its dimensions are

H x W x D: 38.5 x 21 x 102.5cm (15 3/16 x 8 1/4 x 40 3/8in.)

Cite this object as

Candle Bracket, ca. 1750; Metal Worker: Unknown; wrought iron; H x W x D: 38.5 x 21 x 102.5cm (15 3/16 x 8 1/4 x 40 3/8in.); Gift of Edward F. Caldwell & Company; 1937-80-1-a,b

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