Historical information

Prior to the installation of gas and electric light, pioneers used candles for lighting after sunset. This ornate candle-stick holder most likely was used in the bedroom.

Significance

The family of Miss May Curtis were early settlers in Moorabbin Shire

Physical description

Small white ceramic candle stick holder with pink and yellow floral transfer-printed decoration on the rim. There is also a small raised area on the rim to hold a candle-snuffer. On one side there is a small ceramic "loop" attached as a carrying handle.
This item broken beyond repair by brush tailed possum when he entered Cottage via chimney 27/4/2014