Identity area
Reference code
IE LMOD 748
Title
1999 Millennium Candle
Date(s)
- Twentieth Century (Creation)
Level of description
Item
Extent and medium
Wax, paper, metal. 12 x 6.5 x 6.5 cm
Context area
Name of creator
Biographical history
Archival history
02/09/2011
Content and structure area
Scope and content
A millennium candle in its original box. The outside is a green cylinder with swirls and a stylised 2000 logo in gold writing. The candle itself is white with the same stylised 2000 in gold around the top and bottom. Wrapped around the candle is a piece of paper with the picture of a candle and the quote
'When Time began to rant and rage
The measure of her flying feet
Made Ireland's heart begin to beat;
And Time bade all his candles flare
To light a measure here and there;
W. B. Yeats, 'To Ireland in the Coming Times''
Appraisal, destruction and scheduling
Accruals
System of arrangement
Conditions governing access
Conditions governing reproduction
Language of material
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Language and script notes
Physical characteristics and technical requirements
The candle has been lit at least once as the wick is burnt and the wax on the top has clearly melted before.