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1966.3.162

Candle. It is straight with a circle section, it has a conical tip with a rounded end, here the string wick extends. It is cream/ yellow in colour. Towards the base there is a paper label adhered. In the middle there is a crack around the circumference of the candle [AB [OPS Move] 25/4/2017]

1966.3.162

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Collection type
Object
Description
Candle. It is straight with a circle section, it has a conical tip with a rounded end, here the string wick extends. It is cream/ yellow in colour. Towards the base there is a paper label adhered. In the middle there is a crack around the circumference of the candle [AB [OPS Move] 25/4/2017]
Cultural groups
English
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 252 mm, Diameter: max 23 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1966.3.162

Search terms: Lighting, Furniture Dwelling, Religion, Ritual and Ceremonial, Candle, House-ornament, Religious Object, Ceremonial Object

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