File:Sign giving instructions for using electric lights, in a ornamental printed-line frame, possibly 1878.jpg

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English: Sign reading

"This Room Is Equipped With Edison Electric Light

Do not attempt to light with match. Simply turn key on wall by the door.

The use of electricity for lighting is in no way harmful to health, nor does it affect the soundness of sleep."

Surrounded by a printed-line frame with printer's-ornament corners (twineing spirals).
Date probably 1987 (from filename)
Source https://nextnature.net/story/2008/your-grand-grand-parents-new-media
Author Unknown, but pre-1900

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