Rush Light Holder

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cwa-org-124-2025.102
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304 mm
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A rush light holder is a device, typically resembling pliers or a clamp, used to hold a rushlight – a reed soaked in fat and lit for early forms of lighting. These holders were designed to angle the burning rush for optimal light and often included a candle holder for less frequent use.

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Monday, 14 April, 2025
Busselton Historical Society

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