Rushlight holder
Maker: unknown
Description: Rushlight holder mounted on oblong wood bottom.
A rushlight is a type of candle or miniature torch formed by soaking the dried pith of the rush plant in fat or grease. For several centuries rushlights were a common source of artificial light for poor people throughout the British Isles.
Measurements: overall: 24 cm x 13 cm x 8 cm
Materials: Wood
Object name: Rushlight Holder
Collection: Social History Collection
ID Number: 1954-0418