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Object Name |
Decoration, Holiday |
Catalog Number |
2021.042.01 |
Description |
Tin Christmas Tree Topper. Round Christmas tree topper with six candle holders protruding from the sphere. The sphere is made up of a central cylinder with twelve narrow bands of twisted metal curved extending from the top of the central cylinder to the bottom. The top of the topper has a candle holder. The bottom of the cylinder is open to set on top of a Christmas tree. |
Year Range from |
1890 |
Year Range to |
1922 |
Provenance |
According to the family story, this Christmas Tree Topper was used by the Michael and Anna Funk family at their home at 1407 Main Street, La Crosse. The Funk family owned and ran the La Crosse Steam Boiler Works, and later the La Crosse Rubber Mills. |
Used By |
Michael and Anna Funk |
Material |
Tin |
Dimensions |
H-8 Cir-13 inches |
Height (in) |
8.000 |
Circumference (in) |
13.000 |
People |
Funk, Michael Funk, Anna |
Search Terms |
Christmas |