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Appreciating Your Old Or Outdated Equipment
Do you have a den or study? Perhaps you utilize a corner of your bedroom. It may not be perfect, but sometimes it helps to think about other situations. It can help you put things in perspective. Go into your room and look at your computer workstation desk. Does it appear outdated? Maybe it could use some things. There is a way that you can make it look modern and up to date. It will not involve physical labor or money.
Go into your study area. Close your eyes and think about the past. You will need to travel in time for a few minutes. When you open your eyes, see and feel the past. It will be 100 years ago. You will need to utilize your imagination. However, you may find it enlightening.
Gaze at your work area. Is there a pad and pencil there? You might have one of those fancy inventions called a typewriter. However, most people cannot afford them. Check the time. You will not see any digital clocks. Items like men's watches are much different. You have to wind them up, each day. There may be a calendar on your wall. You will not see anything that is electric. Most people cannot afford that either.
Maybe you like to write. It is going to be considerably more work. When you make a mistake, your only recourse is to mark it out or start over. Forget about the convenience of word processors. Your contact with the world will be somewhat limited. Do you live in a large urban setting? You can get your news from newspapers or your neighbors. There is no six o'clock news to enjoy. You cannot even turn on a radio. If you can afford it, you may own a phonograph.
You may smoke. Many people do, with little regard to health. However, be careful. You may accidentally knock your ash tray over, on your desk. You cannot reach for your cordless handheld vacuum. You will need to manually clean it up.
In the warm weather, you may be uncomfortable. You will not see air conditioning or electric fans for many years. White clothes are worn for comfort and not for fashion. It is best to do your writing, early in the day. It will be much cooler then. If you choose to burn the midnight oil, you can. However, that oil will be in your kerosene lamp. The light may not be too good for writing, either.
Conclusion
You may feel badly about your home work area. There may be many things that can use upgrading. If you cannot afford it, take time to appreciate it. Do that by looking into the dim corridors of the past.
Homestead Series Oil Lamps
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Original Antique Victorian Black Cast Iron Ornate Oil Lamp Plant Wall Holder $39.00 |
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DREAMY Mini Fragrance Lamp Sapphire Gold Dot E66b with Lampe Berger Oil Pour Cap $3.49 |
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DREAMY Mini Fragrance Lamp Sapphire Gold Dot E76b with Lampe Berger Oil Pour Cap $3.49 |
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DREAMY Mini Fragrance Lamp Blue Athena D8b with Lampe Berger Oil Pour Cap $2.99 |
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DREAMY Mini Fragrance Lamp Green Athena D8g with Lampe Berger Oil Pour Cap $2.99 |
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PR VINTAGE BEADED MINI FINGER OIL LAMP GLASS LIGHT SHADES BEAD FLAPPER $129.99 |
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ANCIENT OIL LAMP BEIT NATIF ISRAEL ARCHAEOLOGY $300.00 |
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Antique Brass Carriage lantern, beveled glass, kerosene oil lamp $112.00 |
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DREAMY Mini Fragrance Lamp Black Athena D8k with Lampe Berger Oil Pour Cap $4.99 |
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DREAMY Mini Fragrance Lamp Pink Athena D8p with Lampe Berger Oil Pour Cap $2.99 |
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DREAMY Mini Fragrance Lamp Clear Athena D8t with Lampe Berger Oil Pour Cap $2.99 |
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DREAMY Mini Fragrance Lamp Clear Purple Athena D8v w/ Lampe Berger Oil Pour Cap $2.99 |
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2 Vintage Lamplight Farms Embossed Horse & Buggy Glass Oil Lamps w Beaded Shades $29.99 |
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DREAMY Mini Fragrance Lamp Clear Yellow Athena D8y w/ Lampe Berger Oil Pour Cap $2.99 |
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Antique Oil Lamp Light No. 2 Queen Anne Glass Scovill Mfg. Co. Made in U.S.A. $33.99 |
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LAMPLIGHT FARMS OIL LAMP MODEL #236 VINTAGE 13" AUSTRIA $14.99 |
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Pair of Oil Hurricane Lamps ,Clear Glass $14.99 |
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Pair Of Vintage Oil or Gas Ruffled Lamp Shades ~ Honey Color & White Case Glass $50.00 |
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Natural High Bamboo Torches Lamp Garden Pathway Lantern Oil Light Event Lights $20.42 |
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1870s Bradley & Hubbard Library Oil Lamp Fixture, Fine condition, 95% Complete $300.00 |
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16 Luau TIKI Torches - Stainless Steel Garden Oil Lamp $160.00 |
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VINTAGE OIL LAMP--LARGE!--KAADAN LTD. $4.99 |
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TRADITIONAL INDIA ANTIQUE WORSHIP OIL LAMP $45.00 |
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PRIMITIVE OLD TIN OIL LAMP MINERS SQUARE LIGHT ANTIQUE OAKES ZENITH 1O" X 7" $12.00 |
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COLLECTIBLE GLASS MINIATURE OIL LAMPS (?) $0.99 |
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Fragrance Lampe Oil 16 oz Bottle Oh Christmas Tree NEW $10.00 |
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Vintage Oil Lamp,Milk Glass base,Amber Gold Shade,11 inch tall. glass lamp $9.99 |
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HIMALAYAN SALT PINK CRYSTAL LAMP OIL WARMER DIFFUSER $49.99 |
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Chimney for Aladdin Oil Kerosene Lamp 2 7/8" diameter base $4.99 |
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Fragrance Lamp Oil 16 oz Bottle Lick Me All Over NEW $10.00 |
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Antique 13" Hurricane Glass Oil lamp- good condition $12.00 |
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Miniature Lamps book Art Glass Oil Kerosene MORE $13.45 |
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Original GWTW Oil Lamp Red Satin kerosene Gone with the Wind finger rare $729.99 |
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Original Oil Painting "lamp 2" by David Stopar $37.40 |
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Original Oil Painting "lamp 1" by David Stopar $37.40 |
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ANTIQUE FINGER HOLE OIL LAMP & WBG CORP ELDORADO BURNER $9.99 |
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Vintage Amber Oil Lamp No Shade $31.56 |
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Antique Old French Parrafin Oil Safety Lamp c1900 $102.15 |
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antique victorian WALL OIL LAMP w/GREEN PAINT CAST IRON ARM electric $124.95 |
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ANTIQUE VICTORIAN PIANO FLOOR OIL LAMP PAINTED GLASS SHADE GONE WITH THE WIND $1,399.99 |
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Alexandria Lamp oil diffuser fragrance oil lampes L304 $65.95 |
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ANTIQUE ALADDIN MODEL11 TABLE OIL LAMP, 1922 THRU 1928 $85.00 |
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Brass Jewish oil lamp, around 1850 $975.00 |
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Vintage Retro Starburst Oil Hurricane Milk Glass Globe Sconce Table Lamp Light $49.98 |
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Electrified Oil Lamp With Floral Glass Base $49.99 |
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Glass Chimney 2 & 1/2 by 10 inch oval bulge oil lamp $14.95 |
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1906 Paper Ad Tiffany & Co Stvdios Electric Oil Lamp Leaded Glass Shades Vases $19.95 |
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5" high Miniature Porcelain Oil Lamp - Pink Roses- Powdered Glass Chimney $4.50 |
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Chrome Ship Lamp / Lantern - Nautical Maritime Oil Lamp $49.99 |
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PAIR PHILLIPS 66 GASOLINE OIL LAMP FINIALS $15.00 |
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PAIR GULF GASOLINE OIL LAMP FINIALS $15.00 |
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1941 Union Lamp Oil Stove Wickless Anchor Blue Flame ad $9.99 |
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Vintage Green Glass Oil Lamp w/ Winter Scene Flu $19.99 |
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Brown Glaze Pottery Dome Shaped Oil Lamp Base $14.99 |
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Independents One Light Table Lamp in Antique Silver Leaf/Oil Rubbed Bronze $265.00 |
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VINTAGE BLUE PAINTED OIL OR KEROSENE LAMP $12.99 |
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Adams Temple,"Applesauce", Oil/Kerosene Lamp $1,295.00 |
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New Ornament Old Fashion Western Style Lantern Barn Light Oil Lamp Rope Antique $3.99 |
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Adams Temple Amber,Applesauce, Oil/Kerosene Lamp $3,995.00 |
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Oil Lamp TRIPOD, for #1 Queen Anne, Brass, Replacement $7.95 |
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Blue Adams Temple,Applesauce,Oil /kerosene Lamp $3,995.00 |
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Antique Pattern Glass Oil Lamp w/Daisy or Flower Pattern & Drape, Purple tint $42.99 |
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Antique Pattern Glass Oil Lamp w/ elongated Tear drop Pattern ~Beautiful $39.99 |
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Antique Miniature Vapo Cresolene Sick Lamp Mini Milk Glass Shade Oil Kerosene $19.99 |
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Oil Lamp, Fragrence Oil Lamp, La-Tee-Da home decoration decor brown $0.99 |
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Pretty Kaadan Black Glass Oil Hurricane Lamp - Asian Bamboo Chrysanthemum Design $25.00 |
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Look Out Oil Lamp- With Universal Appeal $49.75 |
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Green HEART WITH THUMBPRINT oil lamp, 9 3/4" h. EAPG $325.00 |
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Dec. custard HEART WITH THUMBPRINT oil lamp, 7 3/4" h. $325.00 |
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Ancient Greek oil lamp $250.00 |
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Lampe Berger Fragrance Oil Lamp Catalytic Burner Wick Brand New $1.99 |
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Antique Japanese Oil Lamp $10.00 |
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ANTIQUE VICTORIAN SATIN ETCHED GLASS GAS OIL CHANDELIER LAMP LIGHT SHADE GLOBE $69.99 |
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VINTAGE VICTORIAN PAINTED BLUE GLASS GAS OIL CHANDELIER LAMP LIGHT SHADE GLOBE $49.99 |
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VTG Hong Kong Miniature Mini Green Ribbed Glass Oil Hurricane Lamp w/ Metal Base $18.00 |
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Miniature Oil Lamp Made in Japan $5.93 |
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New Lampe Berger Fragrance Oil Lamp Catalytic Burner Wick x 3 Brand New $9.99 |
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Beautiful collection of aladdin genie oil lamp $0.01 |
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DREAMY Mini Fragrance Lamp Sapphire Gold Dot E76b with Lampe Berger Oil Pour Cap $2.49 |
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VTG Hong Kong Miniature Aqua Blue Ribbed Glass Oil Hurricane Lamp Metal Base $18.00 |
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Opalescent Cranberry oil lamp shade 4 1/8" bottom lip $125.00 |
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New Staircase Rainbow Oil Lamps w/ Mini Filling Funnel $29.95 |
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CHINESE OLD HANDWORK SILVER PLATED DRAGON OIL LAMP #040114 $0.01 |
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ANTIQUE ALADDIN 23 OIL LAMP EARLY LIGHTING ITEM 3 PIECES VINTAGE HOME DECOR $149.99 |
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VINTAGE BRASS VARITAS OIL LAMP WITH TWIN BURNERS - unused $7.84 |
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1893-1909 US Glass Rib Scallop Pattern Oil Finger Lamp w/Pie-Crust Edge Chimney $85.00 |
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Miniature green kerosene oil lamp, unusual square base $7.04 |
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New! "THE BRIGHTEST" MEVA OIL LAMP, Camping, Emergencies, Made In Czech Republic $8.99 |
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Beautifully Converted Antique Oil Lamp With Hand Painted Porcelain Base $55.00 |
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Antique Wall Mount Victorian Turquoise glass Art Globe Oil Lamp Now Electric $149.99 |
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Gorham "015" silver plate oil lamp shades - set of 2 - FREE SHIPPING $59.99 |
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1918 ad Oil Lamps Car Auto Automobile Tail Side Signal $9.99 |
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VINTAGE CLEAR GLASS KAMI COLLECTION KEROSENE/OIL LAMP NEW IN BOX $19.95 |
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VINTAGE COBALT BLUE KAMI COLLECTION KEROSENE/OIL LAMP NEW IN BOX $19.95 |
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Pottery Barn Oil Rubbed Bronze Hammered Candlestick Lamp Taupe Beaded SILK Shade $29.99 |
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1918 ad Oil Lamps Corning Conaphore Lens Head Lights Ford Car Model T $9.99 |
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BRAND NEW - GREEN GLASS LAMP SHADE FOR KEROSENE or OIL STYLE LAMP $9.49 |
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Rare Nepal Hindu Large Brass Offering Oil Butter Lamp $405.00 |
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NEW COLLECTIBLE CANDLE WARMER OIL LAMP TEALIGHT HOLDER DECORATION INSPIRATIONAL $24.99 |
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Pair ~VICTORIAN PINK OPALINE OIL LAMPS~ Gilt Mounted $1,795.00 |
