About this artwork
The combination of blown and pressed elements in these candlestick designs makes them some of the most sophisticated American glass of this period. The candlesticks retain their original pewter inserts, called bobeche, which prevented the heat of the candle from cracking the glass.
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Status
- On View, Gallery 172
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Department
- Arts of the Americas
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Artist
- Artist unknown
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Title
- Pair of Candlesticks
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Place
- Pittsburgh (Object made in)
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Date
- c. 1830–1840
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Medium
- Pressed and blown glass, pewter
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Dimensions
- Each: 18.3 × 13.4 cm (7 3/16 × 5 1/4 in.)
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Credit Line
- Purchased with funds provided by Mrs. Eric Oldberg; through prior acquisition of the Corning Museum of Glass
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Reference Number
- 1995.39.1-2
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IIIF Manifest
- https://api.artic.edu/api/v1/artworks/136985/manifest.json
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