People used to make their own candles. There was no electricity, so light was a precious item. Most people just got up when the sun came up and went to bed when the sun went down. Even before the coal-oil lamp, there were candles. The wax came from the wax of wild bee hives, tallow, and other sources. The mold that you see in the photo is for candle making. Molds were in demand. Every household needed several candles on hand at all times. Candles were portable, inexpensive, and "the light of choice" back in those days. We still use candles today, but mostly in times of electrical power loss, or as home decorations.
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