This book presents 228 numbered color photographs from seven chapters of Volume 2 including kerosene and suspension lamps, lanterns, smoke shades, bells, gas lighting devices, and electric lighting.
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This is the third 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.
Oil lamps are showcased in hundreds of black and white and color photographs throughout these pages, with greater emphasis on diversity, trimmings, and the probable placement in the home. Lighting fixtures such as hall, hanging, or bracket lamps reveal that Vi (more…)
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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.
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 h (more…)
The first photographic investigation of the history, companies, people, places, uses, prices, and the kerosene lanterns themselves. Some of these lanterns are so rare they have never been photographed before. Each lantern is described in detail, over 200 photos and illustrations, over 30 color photos. Detailed restoration information, American and foreign lanterns, railroad lanterns, and lots of barn lanterns. Collecting tips, newly revised quick reference prices, and the Universal (more…)
This comprehensive hardbound edition holds over 200 full-color photos of the beautiful kerosene lamps. Years of research have made this guide a very informative work and a must for collectors. 2003 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, inclu (more…)