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1932.88.138

Beeswax candle with paper wick. The candle is cylindrical in shape and is coated in a white powdery substance. Extending from one end of the candle is a white paper wick. The other end of the candle is perforated with a circular hole. The candle belongs to a set of 10 beeswax candles. For each of the candles see [1932.88.136 - 145] [SB [OPS Move] 25/4/2017]


1932.88.138

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Collection type
Object
Description
Beeswax candle with paper wick. The candle is cylindrical in shape and is coated in a white powdery substance. Extending from one end of the candle is a white paper wick. The other end of the candle is perforated with a circular hole. The candle belongs to a set of 10 beeswax candles. For each of the candles see [1932.88.136 - 145] [SB [OPS Move] 25/4/2017]
Geographical reference
Cultural groups
Japanese
Person
Field collector Miss K. Balfour
PRM source Henry Balfour
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1903
Date collected
by 1903
Acquisition information
Donated: 1932
Materials and processes
Material Wax, Material Paper Plant, Process Twisted, Process Moulded
Dimensions
Diameter: max 18 mm, Length: max 148 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1932.88.138

Search terms: Lighting, Candle

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