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1966.3.144.3

Candle. The candle is pink in colour and cylindrical in shape. It tapers slightly towards the wick end. The candle is partially broken half way down but is still in one piece. For the other candles in this set see 1966.3.144 .1 for the white jasmine scented candle, 1966.3.144 .2 for the yellow verbena scented candle, 1966.3.144 .4 for the box and 1966.3.144 .5 for the box lid. [SB [OPS Move] 28/4/2017]


1966.3.144.3

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Collection type
Object
Description
Candle. The candle is pink in colour and cylindrical in shape. It tapers slightly towards the wick end. The candle is partially broken half way down but is still in one piece. For the other candles in this set see 1966.3.144 .1 for the white jasmine scented candle, 1966.3.144 .2 for the yellow verbena scented candle, 1966.3.144 .4 for the box and 1966.3.144 .5 for the box lid. [SB [OPS Move] 28/4/2017]
Geographical reference
Cultural groups
Danish
Person
Field collector Frederick William Robins
PRM source Frederick William Robins
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1966
Date collected
Before 1966
Acquisition information
Bequeathed: 1966
Materials and processes
Material String, Material Wax, Process Moulded
Dimensions
Length: max 175 mm, Diameter: max 22 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1966.3.144.3

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