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Mold, Candle

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Collection
Heritage Center Collection
Object ID
G.80.123.5
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Collection
Heritage Center Collection
Description
Tin candle mold with 2 rows of 4, mounted on a raised rectangular base. The 8 molds incline toward each other at their tips and are soldered together for strength. Wire finger ring attached to one side of base and large looped strap handle at other side.
Provenance
Provenance before donor is unknown. Transferred from Heritage Center, December 2012.
Year Range From
1880
Year Range To
1930
Made By
Unknown
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
DAC
Storage Wall
Island 1
Storage Cabinet
Unit 08
Subcategory
Glass, Plastics, Clayworking T&E
Object Name
Mold, Candle
Material
Tinned Sheet Iron
Height (in)
10.75
Length (in)
5.75
Width (in)
5
Condition
Good
Condition Date
2013-11-18
Condition Notes
Light oxidation overall; rust along base and finger ring. Shape distortion at vaious areas of base.
Object ID
G.80.123.5
Place of Origin
Pennsylvania
Credit
Heritage Center Collection, gift of Mrs. Paul A. Mueller
Accession Number
G.80.123
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