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Whale-oil Lamp
c. 1840
1977.26
This pressed-glass lamp to burn whale oil, is impressed with lyres or harps in the font. |
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Camphene Lamp
1840-1855
1990.005.01
This pressed-glass lamp, complete with double wicks with caps, was intended to burn camphene, a highly volatile fluid. |
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Whale Oil Lamp
1990.005.02
This lamp burned whale oil, the most expensive burning fluid of the 18th and early 19th centuries. |
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Candlesticks
1880.031.08.01-.02
In the 18th century most indoor light was provided by lit candles, not lamps. |
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Sconce-Candle Reflector
c. 1835
K.060
This tin candleholder came from Hall Tavern in Charlemont, Massachusetts. |
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Bellows
c. 1800
1876.11.03
A bellows encourages a sluggish fire by fanning sparks into flames and also makes a fire burn hotter. |
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Candle Mold
1800-1830
1886.48.05.01
The speed at which candles could be produced at home was increased with the introduction of the candle mold in the 19th century. |
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Oil lamps
c. 1852
1901.11.055
These pewter lamps, each with a saucer base and two wicks, were a type of lighting device that used whale oil for the fuel. |