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Sconce
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| Accession #: | 3692.21B |
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| Title: | Sconce |
| Object Type: | Sconce |
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| Physical Description: | One-arm metal sconce with oval base and imitation candle fixture. |
| 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. Before 1920, Mrs. Campbell replaced guest and master bedroom sconces with Colonial Revival candle-style fixtures. |
| Category: | Campbell Collection |
| 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 W x D 11 x 4 x 8"
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| Materials/Techniques: |
metal (Material)
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| Credit Line: | Campbell Family Collection |
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