Delco starting and lighting installation on the Oakland 1917 cars, Model 32-B.

Delco Installation

Delco starting and lighting installation on the Oakland 1917 cars, Model 32-B.

Delco starting and lighting installation on the Oakland, Model 34.

Delco Installation

Delco starting and lighting installation on the Oakland, Model 34.

Delco starting and lighting installation on the Olds 1917 cars, model 45.

Delco Installation

Delco starting and lighting installation on the Olds 1917 cars, model 45.

Delco starting and lighting installation on the Olds, 1917 cars, model 45A.

Delco Installation

Delco starting and lighting installation on the Olds, 1917 cars, model 45A.

Delco starting and lighting installation on the Pathfinder, 1917 Twelve-Cylinder Model.

Delco Installation

Delco starting and lighting installation on the Pathfinder, 1917 Twelve-Cylinder Model.

Delco starting and lighting installation on the Pilot 1917 cars, model 6-45.

Delco Installation

Delco starting and lighting installation on the Pilot 1917 cars, model 6-45.

Delco starting and lighting installation on the Premier 1917 cars, model 6-B.

Delco Installation

Delco starting and lighting installation on the Premier 1917 cars, model 6-B.

Delco starting and lighting installation on the Stephens, 1917 model.

Delco Installation

Delco starting and lighting installation on the Stephens, 1917 model.

Section of Gray and Davis Lighting Dynamo.

Dynamo

Section of Gray and Davis Lighting Dynamo.

"Series wound dynamo, used for series aarc lighting, and as a booster for increasing the pressure on a feeder carrying current furnished by some othe generator." — Hawkins, 1917

Series wound dynamo

"Series wound dynamo, used for series aarc lighting, and as a booster for increasing the pressure on…

Dyneto starting and lighting installation on the Franklin, Series 8.

Dyneto

Dyneto starting and lighting installation on the Franklin, Series 8.

Dyneto starting and lighting installation on the Franklin, Series 9.

Dyneto

Dyneto starting and lighting installation on the Franklin, Series 9.

Electrical diagram for Gray & Davis starting and lighting installation on the Peerless, Model 56.

Electrical Diagram

Electrical diagram for Gray & Davis starting and lighting installation on the Peerless, Model 56.

A fixture, usually pendent from the ceiling, for holding electric lamps. The word is analogous to chandelier, from which it was formed.

Early Design Electrolier

A fixture, usually pendent from the ceiling, for holding electric lamps. The word is analogous to chandelier,…

This candlestick figure is of gilt parian and porcelain.

Candlestick Figure

This candlestick figure is of gilt parian and porcelain.

This candlestick figure is of gilt parian and porcelain.

Candlestick Figure

This candlestick figure is of gilt parian and porcelain.

This gas-chandelier is richly ornamented with a naturalistic design. It is a branched decorative ceiling mounted light fixture.

Gas-Chandelier

This gas-chandelier is richly ornamented with a naturalistic design. It is a branched decorative ceiling…

"A reservoir or storehouse for gas, especially for the ordinary illuminating gas produced in gasworks, which supplies the various pipes employed in lighting streets and houses." -Whitney, 1911

Gasometer

"A reservoir or storehouse for gas, especially for the ordinary illuminating gas produced in gasworks,…

Gray & Davis starting and lighting installation on the Chandler 1917 light-weight six.

Gray and Davis

Gray & Davis starting and lighting installation on the Chandler 1917 light-weight six.

Gray & Davis starting and lighting installation on the Chandler 1917 light-weight six.

Gray and Davis

Gray & Davis starting and lighting installation on the Chandler 1917 light-weight six.

A headlamp is a lamp, usually attached to the front of a vehicle such as a car.

Dirigible Headlight

A headlamp is a lamp, usually attached to the front of a vehicle such as a car.

This candle holder has a floral design.

Candle Holder

This candle holder has a floral design.

This candle holder has a floral design.

Candle Holder

This candle holder has a floral design.

Auto-lite ignition, starting, and lighting system on Briscoe 1917 motor cars.

Ignition

Auto-lite ignition, starting, and lighting system on Briscoe 1917 motor cars.

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…

Lamp with banner

Lamp and Banner

Lamp with banner

This lamp body is used for a lighting fixture; an electrical device used to create artificial light. A luminaries is a lighting fixture complete with the light source or lamp.

Lamp Body

This lamp body is used for a lighting fixture; an electrical device used to create artificial light.…

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…

"Argand got his first suggestion for his burner-- invented in 1780-- from this style of alcohol lamp, then in general use throughout France." -Bodmer, 1917

Alcohol Lamp

"Argand got his first suggestion for his burner-- invented in 1780-- from this style of alcohol lamp,…

This candle lamp has a pedestal that is composed of elephant's heads.

Candle Lamp

This candle lamp has a pedestal that is composed of elephant's heads.

This candle lamp has a pedestal that is composed of hoofs of an animal.

Candle Lamp

This candle lamp has a pedestal that is composed of hoofs of an animal.

This candle lamp is designed with a coat of arms symbol. It is a candlestick with a cover, used to illuminate a room or area.

Candle Lamp

This candle lamp is designed with a coat of arms symbol. It is a candlestick with a cover, used to illuminate…

This candle lamp is designed with a grape vine design. It is a candlestick with a cover, used to illuminate a room or area.

Candle Lamp

This candle lamp is designed with a grape vine design. It is a candlestick with a cover, used to illuminate…

The candle lamp is a candlestick with a cover, used to illuminate a room or area.

Candle Lamp

The candle lamp is a candlestick with a cover, used to illuminate a room or area.

This candle lamp is a candlestick with a cover, used to illuminate a room or area.

Candle Lamp

This candle lamp is a candlestick with a cover, used to illuminate a room or area.

This carriage lamp is made out of cut glass and set in silver. It is used to light a carriage.

Carriage Lamp

This carriage lamp is made out of cut glass and set in silver. It 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.

The carriage lamp is used to light a carriage.

Carriage Lamp

The carriage lamp is used to light a carriage.

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,…

An arc lamp or arc light is the general term for a class of lamps that produce light by an electric arc. The lamp consists of two electrodes, typically made of tungsten, which are separated by a gas.

Electric Arc Lamp

An arc lamp or arc light is the general term for a class of lamps that produce light by an electric…

"Hanging lamp from Nushagak in Southern Alaska. It is suspended from the framework of the tent by cords. Oils and fats from northern animals give a clear and steady light, and Eskimo lamps are frequently praised by travelers." -Bodmer, 1917

Eskimo Lamp

"Hanging lamp from Nushagak in Southern Alaska. It is suspended from the framework of the tent by cords.…

This gas lamp has three burners. It produces light by using gasoline fuel.

Gas Lamp

This gas lamp has three burners. It produces light by using gasoline fuel.

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…

The hand lamp is a portable lamp.

Hand Lamp

The hand lamp is a portable lamp.

The incandescent lamp or globe lamp, showing carbon filament at a.

Incandescent Lamp

The incandescent lamp or globe lamp, showing carbon filament at a.

"Open oil lamp commonly worn on hat. Wick is inverted in spout." -Bodmer, 1917

Oil Lamp

"Open oil lamp commonly worn on hat. Wick is inverted in spout." -Bodmer, 1917

"A pagan votive lamp of bronze, now in the museum at Naples." -Bodmer, 1917

Pagan Lamp in the Shape of a Foot

"A pagan votive lamp of bronze, now in the museum at Naples." -Bodmer, 1917

Gas lighting refers to the production of light from a gaseous fuel. Before electricity became sufficiently widespread and economical to allow for general public use, gas was the most popular means of lighting in cities and suburbs. Early gas lights had to be lit manually, but soon gas lights could light themselves.

Lamp Having Regenerative Gas Burner

Gas lighting refers to the production of light from a gaseous fuel. Before electricity became sufficiently…

This wall lamp is mounted on a wall. It is designed with foliage.

Wall Lamp

This wall lamp is mounted on a wall. It is designed with foliage.

This wall lamp is mounted on a wall. It is designed with foliage.

Wall Lamp

This wall lamp is mounted on a wall. It is designed with foliage.

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.

Device for Conducting Electricity Into Lamps

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

The incandescent light bulb, is a source of electric light that works by incandescence which is a general term for heat driven light emissions, which includes the simple cases of black body radiation.

Process of Producing Incandescing Bodies for Electric Lamps

The incandescent light bulb, is a source of electric light that works by incandescence which is a general…

A lantern is a portable lighting deice used to illuminate broad areas, in this case intended for use with bicycle riders. These may be used for signaling, or as general light sources for camping.

Bicycle Riding Lantern

A lantern is a portable lighting deice used to illuminate broad areas, in this case intended for use…

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.

Lantern Holder

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

A lantern is a portable lighting device used to illuminate large areas. Common uses of lanterns are to signal and illuminate paths.

Spring Held Lantern

A lantern is a portable lighting device used to illuminate large areas. Common uses of lanterns are…

"The carbon lamp-- the oldest form of incandescent lamp." -Bodmer, 1917

Carbon Light Bulb

"The carbon lamp-- the oldest form of incandescent lamp." -Bodmer, 1917

"Edison's first lamp with a filament of bamboo fibre." -Bodmer, 1917

Edison's First Light Bulb

"Edison's first lamp with a filament of bamboo fibre." -Bodmer, 1917

"Improved Mazda lamp for lighting large areas-- the most efficient lamp ever made." -Bodmer, 1917

Improved Mazda Light Bulb

"Improved Mazda lamp for lighting large areas-- the most efficient lamp ever made." -Bodmer, 1917

"Standard Mazda lamp-- the highest development of the incandescent lamp." -Bodmer, 1917

Standard Mazda Light Bulb

"Standard Mazda lamp-- the highest development of the incandescent lamp." -Bodmer, 1917

"The Tantalum lamp developed just before the Mazda lamp." -Bodmer, 1917

Tantalum Light Bulb

"The Tantalum lamp developed just before the Mazda lamp." -Bodmer, 1917