Pair of wrought iron candelabrum

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The Colonial Revival of the early 20th century created a new demand for objects that evoked cultural memories of the nation’s colonial past. When technological advances lessened the demand for traditional blacksmithing, Cornelius Kelley of Deerfield, Massachusetts, shifted his attention to creating decorative ironwork. The Indian House Memorial in Deerfield opened in 1930 as a museum and a display space for traditionally handcrafted objects. The Memorial commissioned Kelley to create dozens of wrought iron items, including these candle stands.

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Item typeHousehold Objects
Crafts, Decorative Art
Lighting Device
Metalwork
CreatorKelley, Cornelius
Date1930
PlaceDeerfield, Massachusetts
TopicArt, Music, Literature, Crafts
Colonial Revival, Arts and Crafts Movement
EraGreat Depression and World War II, 1929–1945
MaterialMetal
Dimension detailsHeight: 59.50 in Width: 15.50 in
Catalog #1999.09.19.01-.02
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Kelley, Cornelius. Pair of wrought iron candelabrum. 1930. Pocumtuck Valley Memorial Association, American Centuries. https://americancenturies.org/collection/1999-09-19-01-02/. Accessed on December 9, 2024.

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