Object Record
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Object Name |
Candlestick |
Catalog Number |
0985.11.00032 |
Description |
The candlestick is made of a French pearl glazed ceramic formed as a jacketed boy in a patriot's cap standing in front of a decoration of leaves and berries. Inscription: Stamped "LL 227". Within the socket was formerly a small piece of tapestry (0985.11.31). |
Dimensions |
H-6 D-2.75 inches |
Event |
capture and occupation of Richmond, Virginia, 1865-1870 |
Provenance |
This candlestick was on Jefferson Davis's office table [presumably in the White House of the Confederacy] the morning that Richmond was taken by Union soldiers. In candle socket is a small piece of his window portiere (0985.11.31). The candlestick was the property of the donor's father, a doctor, and was given him by one of his patients. |
People |
Davis, Jefferson |
Search Terms |
Confederate Executive Mansion Confederate White House Executive Mansion capture and occupation of Richmond, Virginia, 1865-1870 items captured by Union soldiers items taken items taken by Union soldiers White House of the Confederacy |
Subjects |
Lighting gifts |