Rush light. Consists of a length of rush plant fibre which has been dipped in a waxy substance ?tallow. One end has been burnt. The rush light is part of a set which are tied together with a piece of paper. For the full set see 1932.88.92

Collection type: Object
Description: Rush light. Consists of a length of rush plant fibre which has been dipped in a waxy substance ?tallow. One end has been burnt. The rush light is part of a set which are tied together with a piece of paper. For the full set see 1932.88.92 - 96 [SB [OPS Move] 4/5/2017]
Geographical reference: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Europe > Northern Europe > United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland; England Essex
Cultural groups: English
Person: Maker Unknown Maker; Field collector Edward Lovett; PRM source Henry Balfour
Date / Period: Date made: Before 1932
Date collected: By 1932
Acquisition information: Donated: 1932
Materials and processes: Material Rush Fibre Plant, Material Wax, Material Animal Fat
Dimensions: Diameter: max 5 mm, Length: max 339 mm
Object numbers: Accession number: 1932.88.93

Search terms: Lighting, Candle

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