Candles to Kerosene

Candles to Kerosene: a Historical Perspective. The exhibit featured period light fixtures from Colonial to 19th Century, tracing the development of lighting from the practical to fanciful, including early primitive whale oil lamps and the most fashionable lamps and chandeliers of the carriage trade. Curated by Richard Asbell and including items from his personal collection. Many of the featured items are still on display elsewhere throughout the Museum.

Past exhibit on the history of lighting.

Past exhibit on the history of lighting.