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Advertisement for Acme gas stoves
Advertisement for Acme gas stoves, by Arden Hill & Co, Birmingham. A maid tells Mr Soot that his services aren t needed any more. Date: early 20th century
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Media ID 14258297
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Acme Arden Birmingham Clean Dirt Dirty Fuel Heating Housemaid Maid Product Servant Servants Soot Stove Stoves
9"x6" (23x15cm) Canvas Print
Brighten up your home with a stunning addition from our Media Storehouse Canvas Prints collection. This vintage advertisement for Acme gas stoves, featuring the iconic image of a maid telling "Mr. Soot" that his services are no longer required, is a captivating blast from the past. Sourced from the Mary Evans Prints Online archive, this high-quality canvas print brings a touch of early 20th-century charm to any room. With vivid colors and sharp details, our canvas prints are sure to impress, making for a unique and conversation-starting piece of wall art.
Delivered stretched and ready to hang our premium quality canvas prints are made from a polyester/cotton blend canvas and stretched over a 1.25" (32mm) kiln dried knot free wood stretcher bar. Packaged in a plastic bag and secured to a cardboard insert for safe transit.
Canvas Prints add colour, depth and texture to any space. Professionally Stretched Canvas over a hidden Wooden Box Frame and Ready to Hang
Estimated Product Size is 15.2cm x 22.9cm (6" x 9")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
Step into the future with Acme Gas Stoves, the modern solution for your home heating needs! In this early 20th century advertisement by Arden Hill & Co of Birmingham, a maid confidently addresses the personification of soot, Mr. Soot, as she declares, "Your services are no longer required here, sir!" The blackened housemaid, dressed in her traditional Edwardian uniform, stands proudly beside the sleek and clean Acme gas stove. The contrast between the dirt and grime of the soot and the pristine, gleaming stove is striking. Acme Gas Stoves promised a cleaner, more efficient way to heat homes, freeing women from the laborious and time-consuming task of managing coal or wood fires. The advertisement speaks to the growing trend towards modernization and the desire for a more convenient and hygienic living environment. The Acme stove, with its elegant design and advanced technology, became a symbol of progress and status. Arden Hill & Co's advertisement effectively communicates the benefits of Acme Gas Stoves through the use of powerful imagery and a clear message. The image of the maid dismissing Mr. Soot is a powerful metaphor for the end of the era of coal and wood fires and the dawn of a new age of clean, efficient gas heating. This advertisement is a testament to the advertising industry's ability to shape public perception and drive consumer demand through compelling visual storytelling.
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