Candlesticks
Extent and Medium
overall: Height: 12.750 inches (32.385 cm) | Diameter: 6.250 inches (15.875 cm)
Height: 6.250 inches (15.875 cm)
Archival History
The candlesticks were donated the the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum in 2000 by the Jewish Community of Baia Mare.
Acquisition
United States Holocaust Memorial Museum Collection, Gift of the Jewish Community of Baia Mare
Scope and Content
Pair of matching candlesticks from the Baia Mare (Romania) synagogue that stayed in the synagogue during the Holocaust.
Conditions Governing Access
No restrictions on access
Conditions Governing Reproduction
No restrictions on use
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Pair of matching candlesticks: silver over base metal with engraved designs. Lion heads with movable loops on bases. Candlestick "a": cracks in central section and solder reapir at joins, distorted top to candle holder, worn surfaces. Candlestick "b": solder repair at join and distorted top to candle holder, worn surfaces.
Subjects
- Jewish communities (ushmm)
- Baia Mare (Romania)
Genre
- Object
- Furnishings and Furniture