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Page of Victorian adverts for household items 1888
Selection page of Victorian household hardware items for everyday use.
1888
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1888 Adverts Beetle Brookes Bucket Chopper Demon Hardware Household Item Items Lighting Maker Masher Matches Meat Mince Pegs Price Prices Radiator Radiators Safety Selection Shovel Soap Stove Stoves Strainer Trap Traps Cinder Tapers
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Step into the past with this selection page from a Victorian advertisement catalog, dated 1888. This intriguing image, brought to us by Mary Evans Picture Library, invites us to explore the everyday household items that once graced the homes of the late 1800s. The page is adorned with an array of enticing advertisements for various household hardware items. At the top, we find advertisements for oil stoves and radiators, promising warmth and comfort for the chilly Victorian home. Further down, there's an advertisement for a meat mincer and chopper, suggesting the importance of home-cooked meals in this era. A variety of kitchen tools are showcased, including a masher, strainer, and safety matches, all essential for preparing and serving delicious meals. Clothes care is addressed with the promotion of clothes pegs, while a demon beetle trap and mousetrap promise to keep pests at bay. The page also features advertisements for household necessities such as buckets, cinder shovels, and soap. The prices listed next to each item provide a fascinating glimpse into the cost of living during this time. The lighting section boasts an array of tapers and candles, highlighting the significance of natural light sources before the advent of electric lighting. The overall design of the page is visually appealing, with intricate illustrations and clear, concise text that effectively convey the benefits of each item. This selection page offers a captivating window into the daily life of Victorian households, providing a glimpse into the items that were considered essential for maintaining a comfortable and functional home. It's a fascinating reminder of the rich history of consumer culture and the evolution of household technology.
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