A History of Lighting: Candlestick & Rushlight: Since Champlain ventured into Vermont in 1609, people have lit their ships, camps, and homes with solid fuel lighting devices. These include candlesticks, and rare, little-known splint and rush lights. Join us to explore the history of brass, tin, pewter, glass and pottery lighting by examining Dr. Fred Wiseman’s comprehensive collection from the rushlight of the late 1500’s to the decorative candlesticks of the 1930’s. The demonstrations & discussion will feature a PowerPoint discussing the evolution of lighting technology.
A History of Lighting: Candlestick & Rushlight: Since Champlain ventured into Vermont in 1609, people have lit their ships, camps, and homes with solid fuel lighting devices. These include candlesticks, and rare, little-known splint and rush lights. Join us to explore the history of brass, tin, pewter, glass and pottery lighting by examining Dr. Fred Wiseman’s comprehensive collection from the rushlight of the late 1500’s to the decorative candlesticks of the 1930’s. The demonstrations & discussion will feature a PowerPoint discussing the evolution of lighting technology.
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