not so fast

One of the stories I read concerning peg lamps is that until the use of whale oil, candles were the main light source. A home had numerous candles and holders to light various rooms and areas. Women were not eager to part with their candleholders, and were reluctant to replace their candles with whale oil lamps. So the peg lamp was created. The peg fit snuggly into the candle-holder allowing the candleholder to continue to be used.