Candle Box Fragment
Wood
Circa c. Late 19th century
H 4’’, L 10 ¾’’, W 0.5’’
Homestake Mine, Lake Mead National Recreation Area, LAKE 16043
On box: “ORIGINALLY CALLED STAR CANDLES/ THE M.WERK CO./ CINCINATTI MACBRAIR & SONS, LITH. 14-1 RACE ST. CIN, O” With seals from the Cincinnati Industrial Exhibition 1875 and the Ohio Mechanics Institute 1875
The M. Werk Company manufactured candles that mine workers used to light their working areas. The candles were used with a candlestick holder.
Candle Box Fragment
Wood
Circa c. Late 19th century
H 4’’, L 10 ¾’’, W 0.5’’
Homestake Mine, Lake Mead National Recreation Area, LAKE 16043
On box: “ORIGINALLY CALLED STAR CANDLES/ THE M.WERK CO./ CINCINATTI MACBRAIR & SONS, LITH. 14-1 RACE ST. CIN, O” With seals from the Cincinnati Industrial Exhibition 1875 and the Ohio Mechanics Institute 1875
The M. Werk Company manufactured candles that mine workers used to light their working areas. The candles were used with a candlestick holder.
