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Candle holder
Mid 19th century
Québec
A candle holder made of metal and iron sheets, comprising a socket in the centre of a plate with a handle.

Use
Lights came to the Séminaire de Québec in 1910. At the time, electricity was only available in certain rooms, including the library and the priests’ residence. The classrooms, dormitory and corridors were lit with candles and oil lamps until 1930.

Candle holder