These are U.S. postage stamps from the 1979 Americana Series.
- Betty Lamp (50¢): Features an iron lamp used by Plymouth colony settlers.
- Rush Lamp ($1): Depicts a candle holder and lamp designed to hold a rush, or pithy plant stem dipped in fat.
- Oil Lamp ($2): Shows a green glass lamp, another historic lighting source.
- Lantern ($5): Represents a later lighting source, part of the "America's Light" theme.