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- Pair of Sconces, 1959 -
- 1959
- Collections - Artifact
Pair of Sconces, 1959
- Wall Sconce, 1959 -
- 1959
- Collections - Artifact
Wall Sconce, 1959
- Sconces, "Salutations" by Dan Dailey, 2005 -
- 2005
- Collections - Artifact
Sconces, "Salutations" by Dan Dailey, 2005
- Camphene Sconce, 1852-1865 - Consumers in the 19th century were concerned with an improved quality of light and access to affordable fuel. Inventors worked hard to develop lamps that met these expectations and were safe for the user. This wall sconce could burn a variety of inexpensive, highly volatile fuels including Camphene, a fuel similar to turpentine.
- 1852-1865
- Collections - Artifact
Camphene Sconce, 1852-1865
Consumers in the 19th century were concerned with an improved quality of light and access to affordable fuel. Inventors worked hard to develop lamps that met these expectations and were safe for the user. This wall sconce could burn a variety of inexpensive, highly volatile fuels including Camphene, a fuel similar to turpentine.
- Everlast "Forged" Candle Sconces, 1933-1939 - In 1932, Louis Schnitzer and Nathan Gelfman formed Everlast Metal Products Corporation, producing high-quality, hand-forged aluminum giftware. In an era of growing uniformity via factory production, the "made by hand" aspect of these products held an aesthetic appeal for consumers. In 1933, Everlast introduced its first product line, "Forged Giftware" featuring Colonial Revival inspired designs.
- 1933-1939
- Collections - Artifact
Everlast "Forged" Candle Sconces, 1933-1939
In 1932, Louis Schnitzer and Nathan Gelfman formed Everlast Metal Products Corporation, producing high-quality, hand-forged aluminum giftware. In an era of growing uniformity via factory production, the "made by hand" aspect of these products held an aesthetic appeal for consumers. In 1933, Everlast introduced its first product line, "Forged Giftware" featuring Colonial Revival inspired designs.
- Candle Sconce, 1825-1850 - In the early 1800s, candles helped dispel dark nights, but single candles cast feeble light. Inventive Americans found ways to refocus light. This wall sconce used a pan-shaped reflector with scores of cut, mirrored glass pieces to redirect light from three candles towards a room's dark interior.
- 1825-1850
- Collections - Artifact
Candle Sconce, 1825-1850
In the early 1800s, candles helped dispel dark nights, but single candles cast feeble light. Inventive Americans found ways to refocus light. This wall sconce used a pan-shaped reflector with scores of cut, mirrored glass pieces to redirect light from three candles towards a room's dark interior.
- Printing Plate with Image of Candle Sconces -
- Collections - Artifact
Printing Plate with Image of Candle Sconces
- Wall Sconce, 1959 -
- 1959
- Collections - Artifact
Wall Sconce, 1959
- Sconce, 1974 - Tin-plated iron, commonly called "tin," was the dominant material for utilitarian items in 19th-century America. Local tinsmiths produced an almost endless range of goods. But as more durable and lower maintenance materials emerged, handmade tinware came to be considered a folk art or heritage craft. This 20th-century example was produced in the Greenfield Village tin shop using historical tinsmithing tools and techniques.
- 1974
- Collections - Artifact
Sconce, 1974
Tin-plated iron, commonly called "tin," was the dominant material for utilitarian items in 19th-century America. Local tinsmiths produced an almost endless range of goods. But as more durable and lower maintenance materials emerged, handmade tinware came to be considered a folk art or heritage craft. This 20th-century example was produced in the Greenfield Village tin shop using historical tinsmithing tools and techniques.
- Whale Oil Wall Sconce, 1840-1860 - This remarkable survival was likely used in a hall or entryway. It retains its original chimney, wick, and most of the elegant, stenciled paint and appears rarely used. The round wick provided an even, shadow less light.
- 1840-1860
- Collections - Artifact
Whale Oil Wall Sconce, 1840-1860
This remarkable survival was likely used in a hall or entryway. It retains its original chimney, wick, and most of the elegant, stenciled paint and appears rarely used. The round wick provided an even, shadow less light.