Rush-Light-Holder
Date1850-1870
MediumIron
DimensionsObject/Work: 190 x 70 x 20 mm
ClassificationsLighting Equipment
Terms
Object numberC01998
DescriptionRush light clip and socket for a candle. A rush light is a type of candle made by soaking the dried pith of the rush in fat or grease. It used to be a common source of light for poor people in Britain as they were inexpensive to make.On View
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1730
1910-1930
1700-1900
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