Abstract :
It has taken certain branches of the electrical industry interested in lighting a long time to learn that more and better lighting involves proper shading and diffusing of light. For example, lighting fixtures have been designed and sold without shades. Even some “modern electrical homes” have been opened to the public without demonstrating the desirability of shades on certain brackets and ceiling fixtures. After years of effort on the part of certain exponents of good lighting the electrical industry is beginning to awaken and bestir itself to the commercial possibilities of better lighting. The homes of this country need more light, but this cannot be sold easily and permanently unless the principles of good lighting are used as a vehicle.
