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Oakwood Stove Works, Bussey, McLeod & Co., Troy, New York

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Date

1880

GUSN

GUSN-319005

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Description

The stove features are described on the item verso. In the image Uncle Sam directs a cherub, wearing a "progress" banner, to fire a cannon which shoots out the stove models. The image caption reads "Uncle Sam I tell you the people will have the Gold Coin & Gold Medal Stoves & Ranges which are the best." The stoves are for sale at Thompson & Little in Adams, New York.

Details

Descriptive Terms

advertising
business (commercial function)
appliances
stoves (heating equipment)
handbills

Physical Description

1 handbill : color illustration ; 5 1/2 x 9 inches

Collection Code

EP003

Collection Name

Trade card albums collection

Reference Code

EP003.003.001

Image Dimensions

5 1/2 x 9 (HxW)(inches)

Credit Line

Anonymous donor 2002.

Places

Troy (Rensselaer county, New York state)
Adams (Jefferson county, New York state)

Record Details

Originator

Bussey, McLeod & Co. (Publisher)
Mayer, Merkle & Ottmann (Lithographer)

Material Type

handbills

Subjects

Kitchen appliances
Cooking
Uncle Sam (Symbolic character)
Cherubs (Art)

Description Level

Item

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