Object Record
Metadata
Object Name |
Candlestick |
Catalog Number |
1993.002 |
Description |
Silver plated candlestick with 2 stems containing five (5) lilies of ther valley flowers which graduate in size with a stem for each leaf. The lip of the candlestick undulates with a pronounced drop at each end. |
Dimensions |
H-6.5 inches |
Owned |
unidentified Union soldier |
Event |
capture and occupation of Richmond, Virginia, 1865-1870 |
Provenance |
Candlestick reportedly removed from the Jefferson Davis house during the occupation of Richmond by Federal troops. |
People |
Davis, Jefferson unidentified Union soldier |
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 by Union soldiers White House of the Confederacy |
Subjects |
Lighting |