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Shield Chandelier
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| Accession #: | 3692.1A |
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| Title: | Shield Chandelier |
| Object Type: | Chandelier |
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| Physical Description: | Chandelier resembling shields suspended from ceiling by chains with "protective" side down. Chandelier has three arms that stick up from the rim and hold bare, upright bulbs. There are also three bulbs inside the top and miniature maces suspended from the arms. |
| 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 light fixtures reflected the gothic style chosen for the Entry Hall, Main Hall, and Library. |
| 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: |
metal (Material)
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| Credit Line: | Campbell Family Collection |
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