Stoves Collection (#3)

Devices for Keeping Water and Food Warm on Sabbath, 1748 (engraving)(b / w photo)
XJF271075 Devices for Keeping Water and Food Warm on Sabbath, 1748 (engraving)(b/w photo) by German School, (18th century); Private Collection; German, out of copyright

Irish peat burning on multi-fuel stove, Chipping, Lancashire, England, January

New letter boxes erected in London being mistaken for heating stoves. Cartoon from Punch, London, March 1855. Engraving

A stove in a kitchen with a recipe for custard mounted on an easel
United States: c. 1925. A stove in a kitchen with a recipe for custard mounted on an easel

A woman pouring batter into a container
Crowley, Louisiana: 1910. A woman pouring batter into a container

Cinecitta
Rome, Italy: August 23, 1947. Cinecitta, the fabulous movie making center built by Mussolini, now serves as a refugee camp in post war Italy

Woman Cutting A Homemade Cake
Beaver Dam, Wisconsin: c. 1927. A woman cuts into a cake she baked in her Monarch oven

Fresh Baked Bread From Oven
Beaver Dam, Wisconsin: 1937. Two women sit in a kitchen drinking coffee while freshly baked bread cools on the cabinet

Chemistry laboratory, 19th century
Chemistry laboratory, 19th-century artwork. At right is a workbench with bellows at which a chemist is working below a large skylight

Advert for electric cookers by Belling 1931
Happy ladies ! Belling has made electric cooking cheap. 1. New visible heat boiling-griller and fastest in the world. 2. Temset automatic oven control. 3. All gleaming white mottled enamel finish

Charcoal cooking stoves in downtown market Nairobi Kenya
MAB-943 Charcoal cooking stoves in downtown market Nairobi Kenya Mark Boulton contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Washington, DC Mess hall at Harewood Hospital, heated by elaborate stoves. Photograph of Washington, 1862-1865, the hospitals. Date Between 1860 and 1865

Advertisement: Rendsburg Stoves
Advertisement for Rendsburg Coal-fired Stoves. 1923

Advert for Main Mainstat gas cookers with hot plate 1938
Heres something New! The main cooker is fitted with the " P.R" hot plate closet in lieu of usual plate rack, and thus provides an enclosed space in which food or plates

Advert for Main Mainstat gas cookers with no stooping
Cooking without stooping. In kitchens where there is more than the usual space available, or where it is desirable to untilize an open-range setting setting the Maintop gas cooker provides a

Primus stove factory

Stove 1900
Wood stove, manufactured by Landskrona Foundry, 1900 Date: 1900

Advert for Main Mainstat gas cookers
One of the Main models will meet your needs! Advertisement for Main cookers for smaller kitchens. 1939

Musgraves Stoves advert
Advertisement for Musgraves Stoves, from Musgrave & Co, Ltd : burn night and day; give no trouble, no dust; no unpleasant smell; no overheating. Date: 1901

Canning kitchen, 19th century artwork. Here, the food was cooked before being sealed in cans. The process of canning was a method of food preservation developed in the early 19th century for

Illustrations of chimneys and stoves taken from the exhibiti
The International Smoke Abatement Exhibition at South Kensington. Sketches showing innovations in the fuel industry

Ornaments for Stoves
Any ornaments for your fire- stoves ? - a music-hall song reflects the Victorian passion for decorating every corner of the home with knick-knacks and ornaments

Interior of an Ottoman home, Safranbolu, Anatolia, Turkey, Asia Minor, Eurasia

Majolica stoves inside the Hohensalzburg Fortress, Salzburg, Austria, Europe

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Step back in time and explore the evolution through captivating vintage advertisements. From the elegant Victorian era to the innovative 1930s, these glimpses into history showcase the importance of this essential household item. In 1890, a page of Victorian adverts transports us to an era where they were not just functional but also considered a symbol of status and sophistication. Amongst various household items, one can spot an advert for "The Parlour Stove" from around 1900, depicted beautifully in oil on board. This piece of art captures the charm and warmth that stoves brought into homes during that period. Fast forward to 1920, when an interior photograph reveals a working-class home with a stove at its heart. In winter's grip, as gardens lay dormant outside, families relied on their trusty stove for sustenance and comfort. The improved gas cooking and heating range introduced in 1862 revolutionized how people cooked their meals while keeping their homes cozy. By 1888, Wright & Butler Limited petroleum stoves offered an alternative fuel source for those without access to gas lines or electricity. These portable stoves provided flexibility in cooking arrangements and allowed individuals to adapt even during challenging times. As technology advanced further into the early twentieth century, companies like Radiation New World Gas Cooker (1933) and Main Mainstat (1938) proudly advertised their modern gas cookers. These sleek appliances promised efficiency and convenience as they embraced the dawn of a new era. Not only did stoves serve practical purposes; they also required maintenance. Advertisements such as Enameline Polish reminded homeowners about preserving both functionality and aesthetics by keeping their beloved stoves shining bright. Dobble Forbes & Co (1888) showcased sturdy yet stylish ranges suitable for any kitchen decor while Acme Gas Stove enticed customers with its cutting-edge design features—an embodiment of progress itself. Through these historical snapshots captured in advertisements, we witness the transformative power of stoves.