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Toy stove

 Collection
Identifier: Artifact-009

Abstract

This item is a c.1910s children's toy stove. When used, this stove would have been fueled by kerosene. This stove is missing some parts and has some damage, but it includes the stove, two pots (one with a lid), a kettle, a small baking pan, several kerosene burners, and handles from missing pots. The stove is missing the chimney, a few handles on stove doors, and likely several small pots and a larger vessel with a spout for heating water.

Dates

  • c.1910s

Language of Materials

This item has no language or script-based material.

Conditions Governing Access

The item is available for research.

Extent

2.7 Cubic Feet (1 box)

Source of Acquisition

This item was purchased by Special Collections and University Archives in 2023.

Rights Statement for Archival Description

The guide to the Toy stove by Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, is licensed under a CC0 (https://creativecommons.org/share-your-work/public-domain/cc0/).

Title
Toy stove, c.1910s
Date
2023 (CC0 1.0)
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech Repository

Contact:
Special Collections and University Archives, University Libraries (0434)
560 Drillfield Drive
Newman Library, Virginia Tech
Blacksburg Virginia 24061 US
540-231-6308