Bundle of rush-lights. Approximately 9 rush-lights which are tied together with three lengths of string and which vary in length and thickness. All of the rush-lights are brown in colour and are coated in a waxy substance ?tallow. [SB [OPS Move] 4/5/2017]

Collection type: Object
Description: Bundle of rush-lights. Approximately 9 rush-lights which are tied together with three lengths of string and which vary in length and thickness. All of the rush-lights are brown in colour and are coated in a waxy substance ?tallow. [SB [OPS Move] 4/5/2017]
Geographical reference: Ireland, Republic of
Europe > Northern Europe > Ireland, Republic of; Ireland County Monaghan Errigal Truach
Cultural groups: Irish
Person: Field collector Henry Balfour; PRM source Henry Balfour
Date / Period: Date made: Before 1902
Date collected: 1902
Acquisition information: Donated: 1932
Materials and processes: Material Rush Fibre Plant, Material String, Material Wax, Material Animal Fat, Process Tied
Dimensions: Depth: max 13 mm, Width: max 28 mm, Length: max 318 mm
Object numbers: Accession number: 1932.88.115

Search terms: Lighting, Candle

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