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This is an original late 19th-century illustrated trade catalog issued by the Springfield Stove Works of Springfield, Missouri, featuring their Ozark line of stoves, ranges, and hollow ware. The Ozark line represents a period when stove makers branded and illustrated their products for national distribution, reflecting the growth of American industry and domestic technology.
Surviving illustrated catalogs from this era are increasingly scarce, especially in multi-page formats. Catalogs of this type were produced for dealers and merchants and were not intended to survive, making complete examples increasingly difficult to find.
The catalog contains illustrations of stove models and related products, offering a detailed look at American cast-iron stove manufacturing during the height of the Victorian industrial era.
Item Details:
• Manufacturer: Springfield Stove Works
• Product Line: Ozark
• Approximate Date: Circa 1890s
• Format: Trade catalog / price list
• Illustrations: Yes — illustrations throughout
• Pages: Approximately 80 pages
• Size: Approx. 7″ × 5″
• Location: Springfield, Missouri
• Printer: Press of J. B. Savage, Cleveland, Ohio
Condition:
This catalog is in original antique condition, showing wear consistent with age and use:
• Damage and wear to the cover
• Staining present on some pages
• Some pages are stuck together
• Toning, edge wear, and paper loss in areas
• Binding present but fragile; not staple-bound
No restoration or cleaning has been attempted. Please review all photos carefully. All known condition issues are visible in the photographs, which are considered part of the description. This item is sold as-is due to its age.
