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This now defunct company had its main factory in what is now the Czech Republic and its name is a portmanteau of two English words (one misspelt). It popularised something found in libraries across the USA and beyond, which are named after a profession in another setting (i.e. not librarian). What are the company and the object so described?

Question #152153. Asked by gmackematix.
Last updated Jul 08 2025.
Originally posted Jul 06 2025 11:00 PM.

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maripp2002
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A bit of a guess, but I think it might be Banker's Lamps (and specifically the shades). Which have a unique green shade which are soothing if you're spending a lot of time working at or around them.

The company in question is Emeralite, which is a portmanteau of emerald and lite (misspelled). They were made in both the USA but also in what is now the Czech Republic.

https://thebankerslamp.com/antique-emeralite-bankers-lamp/

Jul 08 2025, 7:32 AM

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