Exhibitions

Lighting Up America: From Candle to Kerosene

October 1, 1981 – March 31, 1982

National Museum of American History
1300 Constitution Ave., NW
Washington, DC

1st Floor, Pendulum Area

See on Map Floor Plan

Enjoy approximately 60 lighting devices, including candle holders and grease and oil lamps from the recently acquired collection of Preston R. Bassett.

The exhibition coincides with a meeting of the Rushlight Club at MAH.