Chandelier

Unknown

1810–20 · Glass, brass · The American Wing

Chandeliers were rarely found in early-nineteenth-century houses, but this example was a centerpiece of Mrs. Benkard’s parlor at her home on Long Island and retained its prominence when her collection was installed at the Museum 1n 1947.

Artist

Unknown

Date

1810–20

Medium

Glass, brass

Culture

British or Irish

Department

The American Wing

Credit line

Gift of the Members of the Committee of the Bertha King Benkard Memorial Fund, 1946