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Culture:American (probably) or English
Title:sconce
Date Made:19th century
Type:Lighting Device
Materials:base metal: tinned sheet iron
Place Made:United States (probably) or United Kingdom; England
Measurements:overall: 20 1/2 x 10 x 6 1/4 in.; cm
Accession Number:  HD 63.281
Museum Collection:  Historic Deerfield

Description:
Tin sconce with a tall rectangular back with scrolled top with a fluted edge and large hole for hanging, and two candle sockets in a large pan. The back or wallplate acted both to reflect light and to protect the wall from the candle flame.

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