perfection of the electric light and theincandescent gas mantle now came to the aid of theindustry. By virtue of their brilliant illuminationeffects could be secured unobtainable with the un-aided gas or kerosene, and very soon there were no i86 less than seven representative factories making… … however, that the effect is entirely different fromthe ordinary painted shade. Economies in manufacturing processes necessi-tated by close competition have brought prices downamazingly. Of course high class lamps at the pres-ent day still bring good prices; but to show the differ-ence in the cost…
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