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1932.88.78

Rush candle. The candle is brown in colour and cylindrical in shape with a mottled appearance. The wick is extending from both ends and has been burnt at one end. This candle is part of a set of five; for the full set see [1932.88.74 - 78] [SB [OPS Move] 3/5/2017]


1932.88.78

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Collection type
Object
Description
Rush candle. The candle is brown in colour and cylindrical in shape with a mottled appearance. The wick is extending from both ends and has been burnt at one end. This candle is part of a set of five; for the full set see [1932.88.74 - 78] [SB [OPS Move] 3/5/2017]
Cultural groups
English
Person
Maker Unknown Maker
Field collector Henry Balfour
PRM source Henry Balfour
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1893
Date collected
1893
Acquisition information
Donated: 1932
Materials and processes
Material Rush Fibre Plant, Material Wax, Material Animal Fat, Process Moulded, Process Knotted
Dimensions
Diameter: max 18 mm, Length: max 157 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1932.88.78

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