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Buys, sells, restores and designs lighting fixtures. Contains a description of services and contact information.
http://www.appletonlighting.com/

Devoted primarily to early lamps, including student and table lamps. Also features a history of lighting.
http://www.antiquelamps.net/index.html

Informative site for anyone interested in the collecting of Aladdin kerosene - oil lamps.
http://www.aladdincollector.com/

For collectors seeking information on antique light bulbs and related items including antique radio tube box art.
http://www.bulbcollector.com

Article on the early inventors of the first lightbulbs.
http://www.maxmon.com/1878ad.htm

A quick survey of kerosene and gas lighting mid-19th century to early 20th century.
http://members.aol.com/Lumiara/homepage.html

Features details about the history of manufacturers, photos of rare items, a condition rating table, restoration tips and a bibliography.
http://home.earthlink.net/~pearsond/startpg.htm

A detailed site that explores the history and work from famous Arts and Crafts metalsmith Albert Berry from his Alaska to Seattle days.
http://www.geocities.com/gonejunkin/albertberry.html

Brief article on the invention of the light bulb. From Useless Information.
http://home.nycap.rr.com/useless/lightbulbs/index.html

Specializing in signed lamps, art glass and Louis Icart etchings.
http://www.chasenantiques.com

Essay on the largest American producer of kerosene lamps and other household items during the 19th century.
http://www.si.edu/oahp/spq/spq93p5.htm

Photo gallery of Art Nouveau furniture and Tiffany lamps.
http://www.frontiernet.net/~jmetzger/

A complete site featuring photos and a detailed history of H. G. McFaddin & Company.
http://www.emeralite.com

Provides references to people, events and inventions in chronological order, and a bibliography.
http://www.mts.net/~william5/history/hol.htm

Offering Galle signed glass lamps and vases, all hand-crafted.
http://www.cameoglass-store.com/

Includes examples of pocket match safes.
http://www.matchsafe.us/

Examines the history of artificial lighting, especially the incandescent bulb.
http://www.algorithm.com/inwit/w...tings/historyofillumination.html

Guide to lighting periods in relation to decorative styles in American history.
http://www.outdoorlite.com/us-lighting-history.html