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This is the first volume in a three-volume series by author Catherine Thuro, one of Canada's leading authorities on early lighting. Her books are highly acclaimed and are considered required reading by collectors. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.
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Hundreds of detailed photographs and illustrations are showcased in this beautiful guide ot kerosene oil lamps. Inspired by the process and the people involved in the manufacturing of these marvelous lighting devices, Catherine Thuro has documented extensive historical information in this wonderful hardbound volume with over 350 pages. Oil Lamps illustrates the broad range of kerosene lamps that exist today, places them as closely and accurately as possible to the period in which they were first used, and gives the area of original use and manufacturer as known. Readers may view numerous lamps that may have illuminated family gatherings, meetings, or other events that occurred hundreds of years ago. Years of research led the author to present this historical and informative book, which covers companies who manufactured oil lamps, materials, and the process used, and styles of different lamps. This first book in a three-volume series is essential for collectors. 2004 values. AUTHORBIO: Catherine Thuro is a researcher, lecturer, writer, and museum consultant in the field of early lighting. She has authored three volumes on oil lamps, which have become standard references in the field. She has lectured to museums and clubs in the U.S. and Canada, including the Sandwich Glass Museum, The Royal Ontario Museum, The Ford Museum, The Huntington Galleries, The Early American Industries Association, and The Early American Glass Club. REVIEW: This is the first volume in a three-volume series by author Catherine Thuro, one of Canada's leading authorities on early lighting. Her books are highly acclaimed and are considered required reading by collectors. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.
This is the first volume in a three-volume series by author Catherine Thuro, one of Canada's leading authorities on early lighting. Her books are highly acclaimed and are considered required reading by collectors. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.
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Hundreds of detailed photographs and illustrations are showcased in this beautiful guide ot kerosene oil lamps. Inspired by the process and the people involved in the manufacturing of these marvelous lighting devices, Catherine Thuro has documented extensive historical information in this wonderful hardbound volume with over 350 pages. Oil Lamps illustrates the broad range of kerosene lamps that exist today, places them as closely and accurately as possible to the period in which they were first used, and gives the area of original use and manufacturer as known. Readers may view numerous lamps that may have illuminated family gatherings, meetings, or other events that occurred hundreds of years ago. Years of research led the author to present this historical and informative book, which covers companies who manufactured oil lamps, materials, and the process used, and styles of different lamps. This first book in a three-volume series is essential for collectors. 2004 values. AUTHORBIO: Catherine Thuro is a researcher, lecturer, writer, and museum consultant in the field of early lighting. She has authored three volumes on oil lamps, which have become standard references in the field. She has lectured to museums and clubs in the U.S. and Canada, including the Sandwich Glass Museum, The Royal Ontario Museum, The Ford Museum, The Huntington Galleries, The Early American Industries Association, and The Early American Glass Club. REVIEW: This is the first volume in a three-volume series by author Catherine Thuro, one of Canada's leading authorities on early lighting. Her books are highly acclaimed and are considered required reading by collectors. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.
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The nineteenth century in North America saw the use of ancient forms of lighting, the development of known forms, and the discovery of revolutionary new ones. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
footed hand lamp, ring punty, excellent quality glass, engraved font, band font, charcoal tint, triple peg, kerosene period, opaline font, composite lamps, rib font, white overlay cut, drip depression, melon lamps, stained font, opaque glass bases, sawtooth eye, loop font, mechanical lamps, clinch collar, glass font, patented lamps, catalogue circa, kerosene era, related lamps Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Central Glass, United States Glass Company, New York, Feather Duster, Cable Base, Princess Feather, Sandwich Glass Museum, Kings Crown, China Glass, New England, Early Related Lamps, Thomas Atterbury, West Virginia, Greek Key, Nine Panel, Nova Scotia, Sawtooth Band, Three Face, Flower Band, Oil Guard, Company of Pittsburgh, Diamond Sunburst, Fluted Clear Glass Fount, Hobbs Glass Company, King Comet New!
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The nineteenth century in North America saw the use of ancient forms of lighting, the development of known forms, and the discovery of revolutionary new ones. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
footed hand lamp, ring punty, excellent quality glass, engraved font, band font, charcoal tint, triple peg, kerosene period, opaline font, composite lamps, rib font, white overlay cut, drip depression, melon lamps, stained font, opaque glass bases, sawtooth eye, loop font, mechanical lamps, clinch collar, glass font, patented lamps, catalogue circa, kerosene era, related lamps Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Central Glass, United States Glass Company, New York, Feather Duster, Cable Base, Princess Feather, Sandwich Glass Museum, Kings Crown, China Glass, New England, Early Related Lamps, Thomas Atterbury, West Virginia, Greek Key, Nine Panel, Nova Scotia, Sawtooth Band, Three Face, Flower Band, Oil Guard, Company of Pittsburgh, Diamond Sunburst, Fluted Clear Glass Fount, Hobbs Glass Company, King Comet New!
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- Glass Patents and Patterns by Arthur G. Peterson on page 119, and Back Matter
- Findlay Glass by James Measell on page 224, and page 248
- American Pressed Glass and Figure Bottles by A. C. Revi in Back Matter
- In a Canadian Attic by Gerald Stevens in Back Matter
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- Oil Lamps 3 : Victorian Kerosene Lighting 1860-1900 by Catherine M. V. Thuro in Front Matter
- Living Without Electriticy (People's Place Book, 9) by Stephen Scott in Back Matter
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