2 candles made of double tapers

2 candles made of double tapers

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2 candles made of double tapers
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2 candles made of double tapers, plaited in red and yellow coloured waxes, used by Jews to relight fires after the Sabbath, European, 1850-1920

Details

Category:
Smoking
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A655578
Materials:
wax and thread
type:
candles