Identifier:
2004.15.2
Description:
This funeral light set consists of a black storage suitcase, telescoping steel tripod, and large bronze light box in shape of a heart. The box is lined with white syntheitc fur, in front of which is attached a gold-painted Star of David. Deep blue glass stones are inset around the perimeter. When lit from within the whole box glows brightly. This light was used by the Arsulowicz Funeral Home in Grand Rapids during Jewish funerals.
Date:
1925 – 1975
Materials:
Steel, Glass, Wood, Bronze, Leather, Synthetic Fur, Wire
Dimensions:
5" h 24 | 25" w 16 | 24" d; 47-85" h
Current Location Status:
On Exhibit
Collection Tier:
Tier 2
Source:
In Memory Of John A. Arsulowicz And Stanley A. Arsulowicz Sr.
Exhibit/Program:
Newcomers: The People of this Place (after 2008)
Related Entity:
Arsulowicz, Steven and Stanley, Jr. (donor)
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