Object Record
Metadata
Object Name |
Candlestick |
Catalog Number |
0985.07.00119 |
Description |
It is a brass cup in cup type. The lower cup edge is dented along the raised edge. The candleholder has a similar raised edge and has an incised line along the base. |
Dimensions |
H-2 Dia-3.25 inches |
Owned |
Jefferson Davis |
Provenance |
This candlestick was owned by Jefferson Davis and used at his bedside in the White House of the Confederacy. Given to the Arlington Chapter of the U.D.C. by a Mrs. J.R. McCann who related the following: "Given by Jefferson Davis to my father, an Alabama judge." |
People |
Davis, Jefferson |
Search Terms |
Confederate Executive Mansion Confederate White House Executive Mansion White House of the Confederacy |
Subjects |
Lighting |