~Kerosene lamp (Oil lamp)~

 

 

 

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In the era before electricity, these lamps provided light and brightened up rooms.

 

To use it, you fill the tank with kerosene and soak a cloth wick inside, allowing the wick to gradually absorb the oil. Then, you light the tip of the wick with a match or similar tool to produce a flame. To adjust the brightness, you turn a small knob on the side; extending the wick makes the flame larger and brighter, while shortening it makes it dimmer.

 

It was much brighter than the candles people had used until then, making it possible to read books and work even at night.

 

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