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Confederate candle

Confederate candle

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Titles: Confederate candle (Supplied title)

Description: A candle made by winding a beeswax-impregnated cord around a faceted glass bottle. The candle has been partially used, reportedly by Confederate soldiers during the Civil War.

Dates

  • Not earlier than 1861 - Not later than 1865 (Civil War) (Use)

Creation

Identifiers

  • Accession Number: 9519.4

Notes

  • This is an example of a personal effect used during the U.S. Civil War.

Holding Type: 3D Objects

Quantity: 1 item

Format

  • Content Category: artifacts

Measurements

  • 2 3/4 inches height
  • 2 inches diameter

Subjects

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Confederate candle

Collections items are not for sale.
A reproduction can be purchased.