Candlestick
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Candlestick

TitleCandlestick
ArtistBoston & Sandwich Glass Company
Date1835–40 19th century
MediumPressed amethyst glass
OriginAmerican American
Holding institutionThe Metropolitan Museum of Art
Credit lineGift of Mrs. Emily Winthrop Miles, 1946
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

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“Candlestick” is a work by Boston & Sandwich Glass Company, dated 1835–40. It is executed in pressed amethyst glass. This work is in the public domain (CC0), so the image may be downloaded and reused for any purpose without permission (see the licence note below).

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