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Wall Sconce

1764

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Unidentified

Wall Sconce

1764

Physical Qualities Silver-plated brass, crystal, 27 x 15 in. (68.6 x 38.1 cm.)
Credit Line Bequest of Marie C. Little
Object Number 1950.72
Typical of imported luxury goods used by prominent colonial Marylanders, this sconce, made in Ireland or England, once hung in a house at 247 Prince George Street, Annapolis. After 1747, the house was leased to Samuel Ogle, the provincial governor of Maryland.
AMW Reinstallation 2014

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Maker

Unidentified

2000-01-01 00:00:00–2000-01-01 00:00:00

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