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1902

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Candlestick Candlestick

This is a Candlestick. It was designed by Hugo Leven and manufactured by J. P. Kayser & Sohn. It is dated 1900–1902 and we acquired it in 2013. Its medium is pewter. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

This object was donated by Gerald G. Stiebel and Penelope Hunter-Stiebel. It is credited Gift of Gerald G. Stiebel and Penelope Hunter-Stiebel.

Its dimensions are

H x diam.: 41.9 x 15.2 cm (16 1/2 in. x 6 in.)

It has the following markings

On underside of the candle stick: [1] "Kayserzinn" [2] "4427"

Cite this object as

Candlestick Candlestick; Designed by Hugo Leven (German, 1874-1956); Manufactured by J. P. Kayser & Sohn (Germany); pewter; H x diam.: 41.9 x 15.2 cm (16 1/2 in. x 6 in.); Gift of Gerald G. Stiebel and Penelope Hunter-Stiebel; 2013-49-2-a,b

This object was previously on display as a part of the exhibitions Deconstructing Power : W. E. B. Du Bois at the 1900 World's Fair and Teaspoon Gallery: Recent Acquisitions.

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