Regensburg Candle, undated
Item — Box: 172
Identifier: Item 1
Scope and Contents
The Regensberg candle was used as a ritual candle by the Dominican Sisters of Newburgh.
Dates
- Created: undated
Access Restriction
The series is available for research.
Extent
From the Collection: 11.25 Linear Feet
From the Collection: 97 items item
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
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Acquisition Information
The candle is from the monastery in Regensberg, Germany, to which the Dominican Sisters of Newburgh trace their foundation.
Physical Description
The Regensberg candle, which has been lighted and used many times, now measures 9 1/2" high by 5 1/8" in diameter at its widest. It is surrounded by a fresco-like frame of wax measuring 1/2" deep, which is carved with golden scrolls around the top and bottom, colored lattice work around half the circumference, and a depiction of the Last Supper, in color, around the other half the circumference.
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Creator
- From the Collection: Dominican Sisters of Newburgh (Organization)
Repository Details
Part of the Dominican Sisters of the Most Holy Rosary Newburgh Repository
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