Rush light
Household - Rush Light with Candle Socket
18th century (Date manufactured/created)
Iron
Wrought iron rush light with a twisted shaft, 18th Century .Pincers hold a burning rush. A candle socket wrought from the same piece of iron is attached. Base is crudely shaped piece of wood, now cracked.
18 c. English, 11 3/8" tall. Base is 5" X 4 5/8"
Donated by Elizabeth Skinner (Mrs. Frank) Platt of Madison
18 c. English, 11 3/8" tall. Base is 5" X 4 5/8"
Donated by Elizabeth Skinner (Mrs. Frank) Platt of Madison
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