Kerosene Collection

1960s paraffin heater
Paraffin heater, historical image. This portable heater, manufactured in the 1960s, was fuelled by the fossil fuel paraffin (also called paraffin oil and kerosene)

A group of African American men sitting on the porch of a country store, with the owners brother standing in
COUNTRY STORE, 1939. A group of African American men sitting on the porch of a country store, with the owners brother standing in the doorway

Vasco di Gamas Fort, built 1498. The lady dressed in a Leso is carrying a kerosene tin of water on her head. This is the regular method of water supply in Zanzibar. 1935

Oil refinery worker
MODEL RELEASED. Oil refinery worker checking the feed pre-heater in the hydrofining area of an oil refinery. The hydrofining area is where crude oil products are processed to remove impurities such

Victorian paraffin lamp
3520847 Victorian paraffin lamp; (add.info.: Victorian paraffin lamp, a type of lighting device that uses kerosene (paraffin) as a fuel. Dated 1840.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Affiche pour la "Saxoléine", c1899. Creator: Jules Cheret. Affiche pour la "Saxoléine", c1899
Affiche pour la "Saxoleine". c1899. [Publisher: Imprimerie Chaix; Place: Paris]

Nouvelle affiche pour la "Saxoléine". c1896. Creator: Jules Cheret
Nouvelle affiche pour la "Saxoleine". c1896. [Publisher: Imprimerie Chaix; Place: Paris]

Meeting of the Mothers Club in Arvin camp for migrant workers, Kern County, 1938. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Meeting of the Mothers Club in Arvin camp for migrant workers, a Farm Security Administration (FSA) camp. The discussion this evening centers on the possibility of buying kerosene oil in large

Meeting of the Mothers Club in Arvin camp for migrant workers, Kern County, 1938. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Meeting of the Mothers Club in Arvin camp for migrant workers, a Farm Security Administration (FSA) camp. The discussion this evening centers on the possibility of buying kerosene oil in large

EMILY ROSE
Alexandr Pobat

The 135 ft barque sailing ship Modwena, 1913. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The 135 ft barque sailing ship Modwena, 1913. Modwena was built in 1908 by John Reid in Glasgow. In 1912 she was bought by the sewing machine magnate Mortimer Singer to use as a private yacht

Country store on dirt road, Sunday afternoon, near Gordenton, North Carolina, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Country store on dirt road, Sunday afternoon. Note kerosene pump on right and gasoline pump on the left. The brother of the owner of the store stands in the doorway. Near Gordenton, North Carolina

Foolish Dictionary: Kerosene, Keyhole (litho)
6004639 Foolish Dictionary: Kerosene, Keyhole (litho) by Goldsmith, Wallace (1873-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Kerosene, Keyhole)

Cape Cod Lighter, 1935 / 1942. Creator: William Ludwig
Cape Cod Lighter, 1935/1942

Kerosene Lamp Heater, c. 1942. Creator: Samuel Faigin
Kerosene Lamp Heater, c. 1942

Kerosene Lantern, 1939. Creator: Samuel Faigin
Kerosene Lantern, 1939

In Darkest New York, Midnight in a Cheap Underground Lodging Cellar, "three cents a spot"(litho)
6022052 In Darkest New York, Midnight in a Cheap Underground Lodging Cellar, " three cents a spot" (litho) by American School

Saxoleine, 1896 (colour litho)
874615 Saxoleine, 1896 (colour litho) by Cheret, Jules (1836-1932); 124.46 x87.63 cm; San Diego Museum of Art, USA; (add.info.: Saxoleine)

Reproduction of a poster advertising Saxoleine, safe parrafin oil
STC138578 Reproduction of a poster advertising Saxoleine, safe parrafin oil, 1896 (colour litho) by Cheret, Jules (1836-1932); 124x88 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Fire Eating Tribals, Sarawak
Singapore, Fire Eating performance by tribal people from Sarawak

The 135 ft barque sailing ship Modwena, 1911. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The 135 ft barque sailing ship Modwena, 1911. Modwena was built in 1908 by John Reid in Glasgow. In 1912 she was bought by the sewing machine magnate Mortimer Singer to use as a private yacht

The New Basmannaya street in Moscow, 1920s. Found in the Collection of State Scientific A. Shchusev Research Museum of Architecture, Moscow

Advertisement for Kerosene Lamps

Kerosene lamp, Georgia
Kerosene lamp in Chesser Island homestead, built in 1920s, Okefenokee Swamp National Wildlife Refuge, Georgia. Digital photograph

Lighthouse. Revolving Dioptric Apparatus, 19Th Century. From Cyclopaedia Of Useful Arts And Manufactures By Charles Tomlinson

Service in the bush - kerosene lanterns light the pathway to your tent on a Cheli & Peacock mobile safari. - Not to be sold to safari operators Service in the bush - kerosene lanterns light

Chandeliers, brackets and back lamps, Plate 245
Chandeliers, brackets and back lamps, for burning petroleum, paraffin or kerosene, Plate 245. Date: circa 1880s

Silbers patent burners with wicks, Plate 227
Silbers patent petroleum, paraffin or kerosene burners with circular and flat wicks, Plate 227. Date: circa 1880s

Ecclesiastical lighting items, Plate 168
Ecclesiastical suspensions, coronae, brackets and other church lamps, for burning petroleum, paraffin or kerosene, Plate 168. Date: circa 1880s

Militant Suffragette Crested China Figurine
A porcelain figure of a militant suffragette produced as an item of crested ware with the crest of the city of Exeter. The figure of the woman is finely detailed to illustrate her allegiance to

Flame on kerosene lantern, Crusoes Retreat, Coral Coast, Viti Levu, Fiji, South Pacific

MISSOURI: FAMILY, 1939. Farm family in their farmhouse in Charles County, Missouri. Photograph by Arthur Rothstein, 1939

Poster for Saxoleine. Cheret, Jules (1836-1932), French painter and lithographer who became a master of Belle Epoque poster art. He has been called the father of the modern poster

Poster advertising Saxoleine, safety lamp oil (coloured engraving)
XIR222488 Poster advertising Saxoleine, safety lamp oil (coloured engraving) by Cheret, Jules (1836-1932); Musee des Arts Decoratifs, Paris, France; French, out of copyright

EVENING CONVERSATION, 1832. Lithograph by Eugene Lami from La Vie du Chateau (Life at the Chateau), 1832

ADVERTISEMENT: LAMPS, 1890. Advertisement for kerosene lamps and furniture from an English newspaper of c1890

PERILS OF DAILY LIFE, 1881. Common Perils of Daily LIfe. Engraving after a drawing by Yeager and Thulstrup, 1881, showing accidents and dangerous situations in everyday life

Petrol in a pan, reflected light revealing spectrum of colours in the liquid, close up

FLUID LAMP EXPLOSION, 1868. Scene at Norwich, Connecticut, home after an attempt to fill a lighted fluid lamp, which resulted in an explosion. Wood engraving, American, 1868

Hydrofiner at an oil refinery
Oil refinery. This is the hydrofining area, where crude oil products are processed to remove any impurities, such as sulphur

Oil refining process. Schematic diagram of how oil is refined from the crude state to the finished products. The process depends on breaking down the oil in a process named catalytic cracking

EVCW2D-00088
Kerosene lamp at a Confederate camp reenactment, Shiloh National Military Park, Tennessee. Digital photograph of a living history demonstration at Shiloh battlefield

Mule transports Kerosene in Iraq
Iraq - a mule is used to transport wooden cases of Palm Tree refined petroleum (kerosene), manufactured by the Anglo-Persian Oil Company

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"Capturing the Warmth: Kerosene's Timeless Glow" Step back in time to the 1930s, where kerosene reigned as a vital source of heat and light. In Gordonton, North Carolina, Dorothea Lange's lens transports us to a country store on a lazy Sunday afternoon. African American men gather on the porch, their conversations blending with laughter and camaraderie. Amidst this scene stands the owner's brother at the doorway, overseeing his domain. On one side rests a kerosene pump - its presence symbolizing warmth and comfort during chilly nights. Opposite it stands its gasoline counterpart, ready for those seeking fuel for their journeys. Lange's photograph not only captures this moment but also sheds light on kerosene's significance in everyday life. Its role extends beyond heating homes; it fuels memories of simpler times when communities gathered around shared necessities. Venturing further into history, we encounter Vasco di Gama's Fort - an emblematic structure that guarded Portuguese interests during maritime expeditions centuries ago. It serves as a reminder that even explorers relied on kerosene lamps to illuminate their way through uncharted territories. In industrial settings like oil refineries, dedicated workers labor tirelessly to refine crude oil into various products including kerosene. Their dedication ensures that households across the globe continue to bask in its gentle glow. Meanwhile, William Ludwig presents us with Cape Cod Lighter - an elegant artifact from 1935-1942 showcasing how kerosene transcends utility and becomes artistry itself. This lighter embodies both functionality and beauty while reminding us of our reliance on this versatile fuel source. Even aviation pioneer Charles Lindbergh recognized kerosene's importance by utilizing Primus stoves during his daring flights in 1931 – relying on their reliability when soaring through unforgiving skies. Samuel Faigin introduces us to two more kerosene marvels.