A primitive candle lantern originally made by the Anglo-Saxons during the time of Alfred the Great. The lanthorn is made of horn and wood.

Anglo-Saxon Candle Lantern Called a Lanthorn

A primitive candle lantern originally made by the Anglo-Saxons during the time of Alfred the Great.…

"In all the arc lamps in common use, the coil, by means of which the automatic maintenance of the arc is kept up, is placed as a shunt across the its poles."—Finley, 1917

Arc lamp

"In all the arc lamps in common use, the coil, by means of which the automatic maintenance of the arc…

"The arc lamp is essentially a device for automatically separating the carbons when the current is turned on, for 'feeding' the carbons together as they are burned away at their tips, and, in some cases, for short-circuiting the lamp in case of irregularity or accident." -Avery 1895

Arc Lamp

"The arc lamp is essentially a device for automatically separating the carbons when the current is turned…

"Diagram of inclined carbon-flame arc lamp." —Croft 1917

Carbon Flame Arc Lamp

"Diagram of inclined carbon-flame arc lamp." —Croft 1917

"Illustration showing the detail of a carbon arc lamp; S, solenoid; c, clutch; w, clutch-washer; T, electromagnet; m, short circuit point; R, resistance properly adjusted." -Avery 1895

Detailed Arc Lamp

"Illustration showing the detail of a carbon arc lamp; S, solenoid; c, clutch; w, clutch-washer; T,…

"Differential arc lamp mechanism." —Croft 1917

Differential Arc Lamp

"Differential arc lamp mechanism." —Croft 1917

"Metallic flame arc lamp." —Croft 1917

Metallic Flame Arc Lamp

"Metallic flame arc lamp." —Croft 1917

"Circuits of a multiple series lamp." —Croft 1917

Multiple Series Arc Lamp

"Circuits of a multiple series lamp." —Croft 1917

"Since arc lamps are connected in series, any particular lamp that is to be extinguished must be short-circuited. The dynamo is provided with appliances for maintaining a uniform current strength regardless of the number of lamps in use on its circiuit. When the number of lamps is increased, the voltage of the dynamo is correspondingly increased. ." -Avery 1895

Arc Lamps In Series

"Since arc lamps are connected in series, any particular lamp that is to be extinguished must be short-circuited.…

"Circuits of a series arc lamp." —Croft 1917

Circuits of Arc Lamp

"Circuits of a series arc lamp." —Croft 1917

"Arc lamp mechanism with series regulating coil." —Croft 1917

Arc Lamp Series Regulating Coil

"Arc lamp mechanism with series regulating coil." —Croft 1917

"Arc lamp mechanism with shunt regulating coil." —Croft 1917

Arc Lamp with Shunt Regulating Coil

"Arc lamp mechanism with shunt regulating coil." —Croft 1917

Banner with lamp and banner, and quill and pen

Banner

Banner with lamp and banner, and quill and pen

"Battery and lamp set for illuminating partition interiors." —Croft 1915

Battery and Lamp

"Battery and lamp set for illuminating partition interiors." —Croft 1915

In Gothic architecture, a lantern tower is frequently placed over the center of cross churches, and the light admitted by windows in the sides. This illustration shows the lantern tower at St. Botolph's Church in Boston, Lincolnshire, England.

Lantern Tower at St. Botolph's; Boston, Lincolnshire

In Gothic architecture, a lantern tower is frequently placed over the center of cross churches, and…

A boy sitting at his desk

Boy Reading at a Desk

A boy sitting at his desk

"Bronze Lamp in British Museum." —The Encyclopedia Britannica, 1910

Bronze Lamp

"Bronze Lamp in British Museum." —The Encyclopedia Britannica, 1910

"The tip or armature of a gas-burning lamp or bracket, through which the gas is caused to issue for consumption." -Whitney, 1911

Argand Gas Burner

"The tip or armature of a gas-burning lamp or bracket, through which the gas is caused to issue for…

"The tip or armature of a gas-burning lamp or bracket, through which the gas is caused to issue for consumption." -Whitney, 1911

Bat's Wing Gas Burner

"The tip or armature of a gas-burning lamp or bracket, through which the gas is caused to issue for…

The Antique candelabrum capital has a plate or cup like form on the top where a lamp or candle can be placed.

Antique Candelabrum Capital

The Antique candelabrum capital has a plate or cup like form on the top where a lamp or candle can be…

The Antique candelabrum capital has a plate or cup like form on the top where a lamp or candle can be placed.

Antique Candelabrum Capital

The Antique candelabrum capital has a plate or cup like form on the top where a lamp or candle can be…

The Antique candelabrum capital has a plate or cup like form on the top where a lamp or candle can be placed.

Antique Candelabrum Capital

The Antique candelabrum capital has a plate or cup like form on the top where a lamp or candle can be…

The Antique candelabrum capital has a plate or cup like form on the top where a lamp or candle can be placed.

Antique Candelabrum Capital

The Antique candelabrum capital has a plate or cup like form on the top where a lamp or candle can be…

The Antique candelabrum capital has a plate or cup like form on the top where a lamp or candle can be placed.

Antique Candelabrum Capital

The Antique candelabrum capital has a plate or cup like form on the top where a lamp or candle can be…

The Antique candelabrum capital has a plate or cup like form on the top where a lamp or candle can be placed. It has a profile of a figure in the center.

Antique Candelabrum Capital

The Antique candelabrum capital has a plate or cup like form on the top where a lamp or candle can be…

An old oil davy lamp.

Davy Lamp

An old oil davy lamp.

"An improved form of the lamp, in which a portion of the cone B is removed to show the two parallel flat wicks A, A, which have each a separate slit or opening in the cone. C is the coincident winder for raising or lowering the wicks in the tubes, by which the wicks can be moved separately or simultaneously as desired. D is a lever for raising the extinguishers E, whereby not onl is the light instantly extinguished, but the wicks are also covered and protected from dirt, while all evaporation by the wick-holder is prevented." —The Encyclopedia Britannica, 1910

Duplex Burner

"An improved form of the lamp, in which a portion of the cone B is removed to show the two parallel…

Tungsten incandescent lamp.

Electric Light, Tungsten Incandescent Lamp

Tungsten incandescent lamp.

"Cut-out ground detector using lamps for a three wire circuit." —Croft 1920

Cutout Ground Detector for Three Wire Circuit

"Cut-out ground detector using lamps for a three wire circuit." —Croft 1920

"Lamp ground detector for a three-wire circuit." —Croft 1920

Ground Detector for Three-Wire Circuit

"Lamp ground detector for a three-wire circuit." —Croft 1920

"Lamp ground detector for a two-wire circuit." —Croft 1920

Ground Detector for Two-Wire Circuit

"Lamp ground detector for a two-wire circuit." —Croft 1920

"Incandescence lamps operate essentially on the principle...[that] the current being sent through some substance that, because of its high resistance, becomes intensely heated and brilliantly incandescent. The only suitable substance known for such a resistance filament is carbon, which, carefully prepared and bent into a loop, is enclosed in a glass bulb from which the air is exhausted to prevent oxidation, i.e., combustion." -Avery 1895

Incandescence Lamp

"Incandescence lamps operate essentially on the principle...[that] the current being sent through some…

A vessel with a wick, for giving light.

Lamp

A vessel with a wick, for giving light.

A small lamp with an open flame.

Lamp

A small lamp with an open flame.

A tall, slender lamp.

Lamp

A tall, slender lamp.

An illustration of a lamp.

Lamp

An illustration of a lamp.

This lamp is designed with foliage and two small figures on the base. It is used to illuminate a room or area.

Lamp

This lamp is designed with foliage and two small figures on the base. It is used to illuminate a room…

A traditional Jewish lamp.

Lamp

A traditional Jewish lamp.

Lamp with banner

Lamp and Banner

Lamp with banner

A box with a lamp inside to demonstrate a galvanometer.

Lamp Box

A box with a lamp inside to demonstrate a galvanometer.

"With a lamp chimney or other large glass tube, a perforated cork, two pieces of glass tubing 4 and 15 inches long respectively, a bit of rubber tubing, a small lamp or candle, and two coverless crayon boxes, arrange apparatus as shown." — Avery, 1895

Lamp chimney and candle

"With a lamp chimney or other large glass tube, a perforated cork, two pieces of glass tubing 4 and…

A light fixture is an electrical device used to create artificial light. A luminaire is a lighting fixture complete with the light source or lamp, the reflector for directing the light, an aperture, an the outer shell or housing for lamp alignment and protection, an electrical ballast, if required and connection to a power source.

Lamp Fixture

A light fixture is an electrical device used to create artificial light. A luminaire is a lighting fixture…

Wiring diagram showing method of using lamp-testing set for locating grounds.

Lamp Testing

Wiring diagram showing method of using lamp-testing set for locating grounds.

Wiring diagram showing method of using lamp-testing set for locating short-circuits.

Lamp Testing

Wiring diagram showing method of using lamp-testing set for locating short-circuits.

Wiring diagram showing method of using lamp-testing set for discovering brakes in wires.

Lamp Testing

Wiring diagram showing method of using lamp-testing set for discovering brakes in wires.

Diagram for locating grounded generator coil with lamp-testing set.

Lamp Testing

Diagram for locating grounded generator coil with lamp-testing set.

Lamp with Cherub.

Lamp with Cherub

Lamp with Cherub.

The Arabian lamp is a suspended lamp made out of enameled glass.

Arabian Lamp

The Arabian lamp is a suspended lamp made out of enameled glass.

An illustration of an arc electric lamp or an arc lamp which produces light by an electric arc.

Arc Electric Lamp

An illustration of an arc electric lamp or an arc lamp which produces light by an electric arc.

A headlamp is attached to the front of a bicycle while illuminating the road ahead specially when there is low visibility.

Bicycle Lamp

A headlamp is attached to the front of a bicycle while illuminating the road ahead specially when there…

An artificial source of visible illumination.

Candle Lamp

An artificial source of visible illumination.

The carriage lamp is used to light a carriage.

Carriage Lamp

The carriage lamp is used to light a carriage.

The carriage lamp is used to light a carriage.

Carriage Lamp

The carriage lamp is used to light a carriage.

"Alternating current self starting Cooper-Hewit mercury-vapor lamp." —Croft 1917

Cooper-Hewit Mercury Vapor Lamp

"Alternating current self starting Cooper-Hewit mercury-vapor lamp." —Croft 1917

"Direct current self starting Cooper-Hewit mercury-vapor lamp." —Croft 1917

Cooper-Hewit Mercury Vapor Lamp

"Direct current self starting Cooper-Hewit mercury-vapor lamp." —Croft 1917

A lantern is a portable lighting device used to illuminate broad areas. Lanterns may be used for signaling, or as general light sources for camping also to guide your path somewhere. In the older days it would have been used like a torch. Dim varieties are often used for decoration.

Cycle Lamp

A lantern is a portable lighting device used to illuminate broad areas. Lanterns may be used for signaling,…

A lamp is an electrical device used to create artificial light. This lamp uses the reflection of a convex surface, and a ring fitting to engage the incandescent light bulbs.

Dual Output Electric lamp

A lamp is an electrical device used to create artificial light. This lamp uses the reflection of a convex…

A lamp is a replaceable component such as an incandescent light bulb, which is designed to produce light from electricity. These components usually have a base of ceramic, metal, glass or plastic, which makes an electrical connection in the socket of a light fixture.

Electric Lamp

A lamp is a replaceable component such as an incandescent light bulb, which is designed to produce light…

This gas lamp features gas lighting which refers to a technology used to produce light from a gaseous fuel including hydrogen, methane, etc...

Gas Lamp

This gas lamp features gas lighting which refers to a technology used to produce light from a gaseous…

A lamp that burns illuminating gas

Gas Lamp

A lamp that burns illuminating gas