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2. Sconce (light fixture) - Wikipedia

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   A sconce or wall light is a decorative light fixture that is mounted to a wall. [1] The sconce is a very old form of fixture, historically used with candles and oil lamps . They can provide general room lighting, and are common in hallways and corridors, but they may be mostly decorative. [ 1 ]

3. Betty lamp - Wikipedia

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   The Crusie lamp consists of two lamp pans, one above the other. Fuel drip from the upper lamp pan fell into the lower pan minimizing oil/grease mess below the lamp. In the evolution to the Betty lamp, replacing the upper lamp pan with a metal wick holder inside the lower pan reduces the amount of metal needed for the lamp. Adding a top cover ...

4. Oil lamp - Wikipedia

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   A late antique oil lamp showing a human figure identified as Christ. Early Christian and late antique oil lamps were diverse. One of the most notable ones were Mediterranean sigillata (“African”) lamps. The motifs were largely geometric, vegetative and graphic (monograms), with figural depiction of animals and human figures, often Christ. [13]

5. Fostoria Shade and Lamp Company - Wikipedia

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   This discovery, plus the increased usage of coal oil from Kentucky, led to increased demand for kerosene lamps and lanterns. During the 1860s, the major glass factory in West Virginia could not produce enough lamps to meet demand. [21] Kerosine lamps were used in the home for lighting, since electric lighting was only beginning in the late ...

6. Argand lamp - Wikipedia

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   The Argand lamp is a type of oil lamp invented in 1780 by Aimé Argand. Its output is 6 to 10 candelas , brighter than that of earlier lamps. Its more complete combustion of the candle wick and oil than in other lamps required much less frequent trimming of the wick.

7. 34 Unique Things to Do on New Year's Eve to Ring in 2025 - AOL

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   The best ideas for things to do on New Year's Eve 2024, including fun ways to celebrate at home and inspiring New Year's activities for any age or group size.