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Iron Light Fixture
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| Accession #: | 3692.5A |
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| Title: | Iron Light Fixture |
| Object Type: | Fixture, Ceiling |
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| Physical Description: | Wrought iron light fixture with vine decoration and suspended from a wrought iron base in the ceiling by a rod. |
| 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. The original Veranda and Sunporch ceiling light fixtures featured swirled glass globes held in place by wrought iron vines and leaves. |
| Category: | Campbell Collection |
| Subjects/Topics/Concepts: |
Decorative Arts (Decorative Arts), Lighting (Furnishing)
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| Geographical Reference: | Campbell House (Washington->Spokane County->Spokane) |
| Materials/Techniques: |
glass (Material)
Iron (Material)
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| Credit Line: | Campbell Family Collection |
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