Conditions Governing Access

The item is available for research.

Preferred Citation

Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: Toy stove, c.1910s, Artifact-009, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

Source of Acquisition

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

Processing Information

The processing, arrangement, and description of the Toy Stove was completed in 2023.

Scopes and Contents

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.

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/ ).

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/ ).