{"product_id":"early-20th-century-wooden-clothier-advertising-thermometer","title":"Early 20th Century Wooden Clothier Advertising Thermometer","description":"\u003cp\u003ec. 1910s-1920s; Dorfmann Bros. for J.L. Taylor \u0026amp; Co. - Corona, New York \/ Chicago, Illinois\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nWooden advertising thermometer featuring a lithographed image promoting \"Custom Clothes\" for J.L. Taylor \u0026amp; Co. The upper portion depicts a colonial-era gentleman wearing period dress while seated with folded fabric, thread, and tailoring materials beneath the arched \"CUSTOM CLOTHES\" lettering. The thermometer retains its original dual Fahrenheit\/Celsius scale with decorative pierced metal indicator guard and hanging eye at the top. The reverse retains the printed Dorfmann Bros., Manufacturers of Advertising Thermometers, Corona, N.Y. manufacturer's mark along with operating instructions.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nDisplays heavy age-related wear throughout. Lithographed surface exhibits extensive paint and image loss, flaking, crazing, abrasions, and discoloration exposing the wood substrate in numerous areas. A repaired vertical crack extends nearly the full length of the body with visible old adhesive residue along the repair. Additional shrinkage cracks are present near the arched top. The thermometer tube appears intact and was indicating temperature at the time of cataloging, though accuracy has not been tested. Reverse shows additional staining, wear, and losses to the printed manufacturer's instructions. Overall presents as a well-worn early advertising thermometer retaining its original graphics despite significant surface deterioration.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n6\" L x 1.25\" W x 24\" H\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nMM - 21583 - 070626\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor information regarding shipping, please visit our Terms \u0026amp; Conditions page \u003ca class=\"GeneratedLink\" href=\"https:\/\/industrialartifacts.net\/pages\/shipping\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Industrial Artifacts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44412969680939,"sku":"21583","price":275.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0194\/8170\/files\/6dc6cbb6-5fd1-5453-a214-45b3782df09c.jpg?v=1784241920","url":"https:\/\/industrialartifacts.net\/products\/early-20th-century-wooden-clothier-advertising-thermometer","provider":"Industrial Artifacts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}