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2 days ago · The turn of the 20th century was a golden era for decorative arts, when the boundaries between function and artistry began to blur. Nowhere is this more apparent than in the exquisite lamps that illuminated the opulent homes of the era’s tastemakers. Antique lamps, particularly the stunning art glass creations from the Belle Époque and Art Nouveau periods, transformed ordinary lighting into ...
4 days ago · When tungsten filaments were introduced, about 50 million lamp sockets existed in the US. In 1914, 88.5 million lamps were used, (only 15% with carbon filaments), and by 1945, annual sales of lamps were 795 million (more than 5 lamps per person per year). [74]
1 day ago · Before entering the war, the U.S. had remained neutral, though it had been an important supplier to the United Kingdom, France, and the other powers of the Allies of World War I. The U.S. made its major contributions in terms of supplies, raw material, and money, starting in 1917.
5 days ago · Safety lamps based on Clanny's improved design were used until the adoption of electric lamps. 1814: James Fox invents the modern planing machine , though Matthew Murray of Leeds and Richard Roberts of Manchester have also been credited at times with its invention.
1 day ago · November 2024: Science History from 50, 100 and 150 Years Ago. 1924, Total Eclipse: “The shaded area marks the ‘shadow path’ in which the total eclipse of the sun, on January 24, 1925, will ...
2 days ago · While the inaugural edition of Inside~Out focused on bringing together novel work from the American design scene, the subsequent iteration was reinterpreted by digital artist Duyi Han to integrate furniture design within imaginary landscapes that were then hosted on virtual platforms. The third edition, hosted in 2021, helped explore the post-pandemic contours of social interaction with works ...
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5 days ago · United Kingdom - Industrialization, WWI, WWII: The British declaration of war on Germany on August 4, 1914, brought an end to the threat of civil war in Ireland, which since March had occupied Prime Minister H.H. Asquith’s Liberal cabinet almost to the exclusion of everything else.
