Object Record
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Metadata
Accession number |
1992.095 |
Object Identification Number |
1992.095.010b |
Object Name |
Candlestick |
Donor |
Hellman, Richard |
Description |
This candlestick holder has a round base with several curving layers that lead to the stem of the holder. The stem is decoratively curved in various diameters along its body. Near the top of the stem is a straight part that is connected to the top rim. The rim is rounded. The inside of the stem is hollow. The curves on the top of the base are present also on the bottom. In the middle of the base bottom is a round screw. Near the edge is a piece of trimmed felt, shaped in a circle so that it lines the base rim. |
Dimensions |
H-6.75 Dia-4.5 inches |
Owned By |
Hellman, Peter/Hellman, Richard |
Used By |
Hellman, Peter |
Material |
Brass |
Associated People |
Hellman, Peter |
Search Terms |
Hellman, Peter Hellman, Richard candlestick |
Provenance |
This item belonged to the donor's father, Peter Hellman. Peter Hellman was born Sept. 15, 1888 as Rasmus Peter Hellmann Rasmussen in Mern, Denmark. He officially changed his name in the Mern church records in 1909, at the age of 21, to Rasmus Peter Hellmann, and after immigrating to Peter Hellman. His mother's maiden name was Karen Dirstine Hellmann. Peter's father was a Rasmussen, the naming coming from Peter's grandfather, Rasmus Jensen. Peter served in the Danish Navy from April 11, 1911, to September 27, 1911. Peter served on the ship Peder Skram, named after King Christian II's admiral, Peder Skram, who won a decisive sea battle in 1535 during the siege of Copenhagen. On July 22, 1914, Peter arrived in New York, NY, on the ship Frederick VIII. He went to Virginia, Minnesota where an uncle lived. He later settled in Atlantic, IA and in 1918 was called to service in the U.S. Army Air Corps. After returning from service, Peter established the Atlantic Machine and Auto Company sometine during 1919 with an American partner. On March 6, 1920, Peter married Karen Kirstine Fuglsang. They had three children together. Karen was born March 12, 1896, near the village of Thorsjoj, Denmark. She immigrated to Atlantic, IA on March 4, just before her 18th birthday. She died November 27, 1971. Peter died December 26, 1963 of a heart attack. |
Images |
025\1992095010b.JPG |
Date Received by Museum |
1992 |