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- Camphene Hanging Lamp, circa 1835 - The hanger at the top suggests that this lamp may have been used in a public space, such as a church or courtroom. However, the paw feet indicate that it could have sat on a table. The original wicks are visible and the paint shows no sign of wear, indicating it may not have been used.
- circa 1835
- Collections - Artifact
Camphene Hanging Lamp, circa 1835
The hanger at the top suggests that this lamp may have been used in a public space, such as a church or courtroom. However, the paw feet indicate that it could have sat on a table. The original wicks are visible and the paint shows no sign of wear, indicating it may not have been used.
- "Ball Bubble" Lamp, 1952-1960 -
- 1952-1960
- Collections - Artifact
"Ball Bubble" Lamp, 1952-1960
- Prototype Beehive Hanging Lamp, 1960 -
- 1960
- Collections - Artifact
Prototype Beehive Hanging Lamp, 1960
- Camphene Lamp, circa 1840 - "Burning fluid" chandeliers used highly volatile fuels like Camphene, a fuel similar to turpentine. Though dangerous, these fuels were popular because they were inexpensive and burned brightly. Along the bottom is an apron containing holes, from which glass pendants hung. The three hooks allowed the lamp to hang from the ceiling in a dining room or parlor.
- circa 1840
- Collections - Artifact
Camphene Lamp, circa 1840
"Burning fluid" chandeliers used highly volatile fuels like Camphene, a fuel similar to turpentine. Though dangerous, these fuels were popular because they were inexpensive and burned brightly. Along the bottom is an apron containing holes, from which glass pendants hung. The three hooks allowed the lamp to hang from the ceiling in a dining room or parlor.
- Macrame Hanging Lamp, 1970-1979 -
- 1970-1979
- Collections - Artifact
Macrame Hanging Lamp, 1970-1979
- Printing Plate with Image of a Hanging Lamp -
- Collections - Artifact
Printing Plate with Image of a Hanging Lamp
- Model Nulite 202M Hanging Gasoline Lamp, 1923-1933 -
- 1923-1933
- Collections - Artifact
Model Nulite 202M Hanging Gasoline Lamp, 1923-1933
- "Saucer Bubble" Lamp, 1952 -
- 1952
- Collections - Artifact
"Saucer Bubble" Lamp, 1952
- Printing Plate with Image of a Hanging Lamp -
- Collections - Artifact
Printing Plate with Image of a Hanging Lamp
- Camphene or Burning Fluid Hanging Lamp, 1849 - Burning fluid hanging lamps were perfect for middle class families, burning Camphene, an inexpensive fuel similar to turpentine. Camphene and other "burning fluid" fuels were highly volatile. After the Civil War, kerosene took the place of these burning fluids because it burned brighter, was safer to use, and less expensive.
- 1849
- Collections - Artifact
Camphene or Burning Fluid Hanging Lamp, 1849
Burning fluid hanging lamps were perfect for middle class families, burning Camphene, an inexpensive fuel similar to turpentine. Camphene and other "burning fluid" fuels were highly volatile. After the Civil War, kerosene took the place of these burning fluids because it burned brighter, was safer to use, and less expensive.