European
Rushlight Holder, 16th century - 17th century
Iron and wood, 29.5 x 10.5 cm (11 5/8 x 4 1/8 in.)
This rushlight holder is made of a wooden stand and an iron clamp. The stand is cone-shaped with a flat top. A twisted iron rod fits into the center of the base’s top. A hinge holds a j-shaped clamp with pincers to the iron rod.
Vatichino
Commentary
Isabella Stewart Gardner kept meticulous records of many of her acquisitions. In keeping with this legacy, object information is continually being reviewed, updated, and enriched in order to give greater access to the collection.