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Candle Mold

1700 – 1800


Candles of beeswax or tallow were made in a candle mold or by dipping. As homemade tallow candles were soft, they required a special candlestick to support the candle. As it burned, the candle was raised up by a screw mechanism.

Tin. H 26.3, W 18 cm
Valley Forge National Historical Park, VAFO 3418


Image of Candlestick and Candle Mold

Candlestick

American
1750 – 1800

Beeswax and tallow candles were made in a candle mold or by dipping.

Iron, wood. H 20.1, D 9.7 cm
Valley Forge National Historical Park, VAFO 3417