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1911.29.25.2

Tallow candle. For the candlestick see 1911.29.25 .2 [MJD (Verve) 14/3/2016]

1911.29.25.2

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Collection type
Object
Description
Tallow candle. For the candlestick see 1911.29.25 .2 [MJD (Verve) 14/3/2016]
Long description
Candlestick and tallow candle. The candle can be raised or lowered up and down a slit cut down half the length of the side of the iron candlestick. The candle has multiple wicks. [MJD (Verve) 14/3/2016]
Cultural groups
English
Person
Maker Unknown Maker
Field collector Percy Manning
PRM source Percy Manning
Date / Period
Date made: Circa 1800
Date collected
By 1904
Acquisition information
Donated: 1911
Materials and processes
Material Iron Metal, Material Animal Fat, Material String, Process Moulded
Dimensions
Height 295 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1911.29.25.2
Research and responses

References: "Light and fire making" H.C. Mercer p 18 fig 26

Search terms: Lighting, Candlestick, Candle

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