Lighting

» 2yr.net - Lightbulb Collection
   Pictures and detailed descriptions of antique and vintage lightbulbs. Includes other lightbulb-related things such as lightbulb advertising.

   
   http://bulbs.2yr.net/

» A Brief History of Illumination
   Examines the history of artificial lighting, especially the incandescent bulb.

   
   http://www.algorithm.com/inwit/writings/historyofillumination.html

» A History of Light and Lighting
   Provides references to people, events and inventions in chronological order, and a bibliography.

   
   http://www.mts.net/~william5/history/hol.htm

» Albert Berry Copper
   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

» Antique Lamps Net
   Devoted primarily to early lamps, including student and table lamps. Also features a history of lighting.

   
   http://www.antiquelamps.net/index.html

» Brief History of Lighting in the U.S.
   Guide to lighting periods in relation to decorative styles in American history.

   
   http://www.craftsmanoutdoorlighting.com/us-lighting-history.html

» Collecting Aladdin Lamps
   Informative site for anyone interested in the collecting of Aladdin kerosene - oil lamps.

   
   http://www.aladdincollector.com/

» Emeralite and Bellova
   A complete site featuring photos and a detailed history of H. G. McFaddin and Company.

   
   http://www.emeralite.com

» Jeff Metzger - Tiffany Collector
   Photo gallery of Art Nouveau furniture and Tiffany lamps.

   
   http://www.frontiernet.net/~jmetzger/

» Kilokat's Antique Light Bulb Site
   For collectors seeking information on antique light bulbs and related items including antique radio tube box art.

   
   http://www.bulbcollector.com

» Leaded Lamps.com
   Features a photographic gallery of antique stained glass lamps that have been featured in recent auctions.

   
   http://www.leadedlamps.com/

» Lightbulbs
   Brief article on the invention of the light bulb. From Useless Information.

   
   http://home.nycap.rr.com/useless/lightbulbs/index.html

» Lights of the Past
   A quick survey of kerosene and gas lighting mid-19th century to early 20th century.

   
   http://members.aol.com/Lumiara/homepage.html

» Mr. Vesta's Home Page
   Includes examples of pocket match safes.

   
   http://www.matchsafe.us/

» Roy's Lamp Collection
   This site concerns the hobby of kerosine lamp collecting. Included are photographs and descriptions of a variety of 19th century kerosine lamps.

   
   http://royslamps.home.att.net/

» The First True Incandescent Light Bulb
   Article on the early inventors of the first lightbulbs.

   
   http://www.maxmon.com/1878ad.htm

» The Steampunk Workshop
   Articles with photos detailing the construction and repair of kerosene lamps and techniques for working with brass. Angle Company Lamps are featured.

   
   http://steampunkworkshop.com/kerosene-lamps.shtml

» tvlamps.net
   Information and history regarding TV lamps of the 1950s. A useful guide for the collector.

   
   http://www.tvlamps.net