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  2. Williamsburg Soap and Candle Factory - Wikipedia

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    The factory was famous for making quality soap and candles. At one time, the Williamsburg Candle Soap and Candle Co. was a major supplier of candles around the world both under their label as well as private label candles for companies such as Estee Lauder, Pottery Barn and others.

  3. Sconce (light fixture) - Wikipedia

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    Historically, candle sconces were often made of silver or brass from the 17th century, with porcelain and ormolu coming into use during the 18th century. The light of the candle flame was often intensified by a reflecting backplate. Using brackets, the candle or gas flame would be kept at safe distance from the wall and ceiling. [3]

  4. Grand illumination - Wikipedia

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    A grand illumination is an outdoor ceremony involving the simultaneous activation of lights. The most common form of the ceremony involves turning on Christmas lights.. One of the older of such community events began at Colonial Williamsburg, the restored Historic District of the former Virginia capital city of Williamsburg in 1935.

  5. National Register of Historic Places listings in Williamsburg ...

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    Location of Williamsburg in Virginia. This is a list of the National Register of Historic Places listings in Williamsburg, Virginia. This is intended to be a complete list of the properties and districts on the National Register of Historic Places in the independent city of Williamsburg, Virginia, United States. The locations of National ...

  6. Argand lamp - Wikipedia

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    The Argand lamp was introduced to Thomas Jefferson in Paris in 1784 and according to him gave off "a light equal to six or eight candles." [ 4 ] These new lamps, much more complex and costly than the previous primitive oil lamps, were first adopted by the wealthy, but soon spread to the middle classes and eventually the less well-off as well.

  7. Christiana Burdett Campbell - Wikipedia

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    Christiana Burdett Campbell (ca. 1723–March 25, 1792) was a colonial innkeeper from Williamsburg, Virginia. [1] [2] She started the business herself in an era where it was unusual for women to do so in the colony. [3] A replica of her tavern was built in Colonial Williamsburg and currently serves as a popular tourist attraction and restaurant ...

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