Marion Anderson Noyes (American, 1907–2002). <em>Candle Holder</em>, mid–20th century. Silver, wood, 3 3/4 x 9 3/8 x 4 in. (9.5 x 23.8 x 10.2 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Marion Anderson Noyes, 1992.40.38. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 1992.40.38.jpg)

Marion Anderson Noyes (American, 1907–2002). Candle Holder, mid–20th century. Silver, wood, 3 3/4 x 9 3/8 x 4 in. (9.5 x 23.8 x 10.2 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Marion Anderson Noyes, 1992.40.38. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 1992.40.38.jpg)

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Candle Holder

Decorative Arts and Design

On View: Luce Visible Storage and Study Center, 5th Floor

DESIGNER Marion Anderson Noyes, American, 1907–2002

MEDIUM Silver, wood

Place Manufactured: Madison, Wisconsin, United States

DATES mid–20th century

DIMENSIONS 3 3/4 x 9 3/8 x 4 in. (9.5 x 23.8 x 10.2 cm) (show scale)

MARKINGS Etched in script on bottom: "designed / by Marion Noyes" and "Executed / by" Impressed on bottom: "ONC" and "STERLING"

COLLECTIONS Decorative Arts and Design

ACCESSION NUMBER 1992.40.38

CREDIT LINE Gift of Marion Anderson Noyes

CATALOGUE DESCRIPTION Candle holder; silver and wood. Curving, horizontal, boomerang-shaped, un-decorated body with three evenly spaced inverted conical forms as candleholder; one at each end and one at midpoint of "V." At top of each candleholder is narrow, flattened rim. Base of each candleholder terminates in dark wood peg.

MUSEUM LOCATION This item is on view in Luce Visible Storage and Study Center, 5th Floor

CAPTION Marion Anderson Noyes (American, 1907–2002). Candle Holder, mid–20th century. Silver, wood, 3 3/4 x 9 3/8 x 4 in. (9.5 x 23.8 x 10.2 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Marion Anderson Noyes, 1992.40.38. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 1992.40.38.jpg)

IMAGE overall, 1992.40.38.jpg. Brooklyn Museum photograph, 2004

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