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Iron Chandelier
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| Accession #: | 3692.4A |
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| Title: | Iron Chandelier |
| Object Type: | Chandelier |
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| Physical Description: | Large, wrought-iron chandelier suspended by chains. Consists of a large wheel or ring with six "v" shaped arms extending from it and ending in upright bulbs covered with globes. |
| Description: | Electric lighting for streets and homes came to Spokane soon after hydropower technology was available; a power station was constructed at the falls of the Spokane River as early as 1885. By 1898, numerous large Spokane homes, including the Campbell's, were constructed with combination gas and electric lighting, with gas as backup during power outages. Although the Campbells brought both gas and electricity to each chandelier and sconce, they appear to have relied on all-electric light fixtures in each location. These Library light fixtures reflected the gothic style chosen for the Entry and Main Halls, as well as the Library. |
| Category: | Campbell Collection |
| Related Objects: |
3692.4B (Campbell Family, Chandelier, Iron Chandelier, 1898)
3692.4D (Campbell Family, Light, Pendant, Pendant Light Fixture, 1898)
3692.4E (Campbell Family, Sconce, Sconce, 1898)
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| Subjects/Topics/Concepts: |
Decorative Arts (Decorative Arts), Lighting (Furnishing)
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| Geographical Reference: | Campbell House (Washington->Spokane County->Spokane) |
| Dimensions: |
Object H x Dia 47 x 43"
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| Materials/Techniques: |
glass (Material)
Iron (Material)
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| Credit Line: | Campbell Family Collection |
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