The collection of non-electrical lighting is a collection of 350 objects that document the different ways of lighting used before the introduction of an electrical light and partially even after electrical lights were used.
The early days of lighting technology is represented by hanging iron baskets for flaming logs and torch holders. Other lighting techniques include candles, portable lamps and lanterns, oil burners and lamps. The extensive group includes table and hanging paraffin lamps and those with various mechanisms for moving the flat or cylindrical wick. The shapes of these lamps are often very creatively construed. The final group of lights consists of gas lamps represented predominantly by interior lamps and chandeliers, but is also supplemented by several outdoor gas lanterns.

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