These images are to be used with the Advertising During the War lesson plan and activities. Copies should be printed so that students may individually consult the documents. The images can also be used in presentations.
You can also find this material in the City of Thunder Bay Archives.
If you require this information in an accessible format, contact our Municipal Accessibility Specialist.
Document 1: Poster for Pyrex Glass
Pyrex glass was a new innovation developed by Corning Glassware in 1915. This poster promotes it for use in cooking and baking.
Document 2: Hughes Electric Ranges Poster
Electric stoves were a novelty at this time -- though they had been developed in the 1890s, safety and the cost of electricity prevented widespread adoption until much later. At the time of this poster, most people would not have had an electric stove in their home.
Document 3: Simplex Electric Ranges Brochure
Another advertising piece for electric ranges. Consider how the differences among the various companies in how they advertise their products.
Document 4: Moffat Stove Company Brochure
Like the previous two documents, this is a brochure advertising new electric stoves and ranges.
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