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Australian Gas Light Company Advertisement
An advertisement illustration for The Australian Gas Light Company, the image shows a woman doing household chores in an all-gas home. Few women really like housework, and it is the duty of the men of the house to install the labour-saving appliances. The advert promotes the use of gas cookers, coppers, irons, fires and bath heaters. Date: circa 1922
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Media ID 32243412
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Appliances Australian Bath Chores Cookers Coppers Duty Fires Heaters Household Housework Install Irons Promotes Unattributed 1922 Labour Saving Shows
31"x27" (79x69cm) Premium Frame
FSC real wood frame with double mounted 24x20 print. Double mounted with white conservation mountboard. Frame moulding comprises stained composite natural wood veneers (Finger Jointed Pine) 39mm wide by 21mm thick. Archival quality Fujifilm CA photo paper mounted onto 1mm card. Overall outside dimensions are 31x27 inches (787x685mm). Rear features Framing tape to cover staples, 50mm Hanger plate, cork bumpers. Glazed with durable thick 2mm Acrylic to provide a virtually unbreakable glass-like finish. Acrylic Glass is far safer, more flexible and much lighter than typical mineral glass. Moreover, its higher translucency makes it a perfect carrier for photo prints. Acrylic allows a little more light to penetrate the surface than conventional glass and absorbs UV rays so that the image and the picture quality doesn't suffer under direct sunlight even after many years. Easily cleaned with a damp cloth. Please note that, to prevent the paper falling through the mount window and to prevent cropping of the original artwork, the visible print may be slightly smaller to allow the paper to be securely attached to the mount without any white edging showing and to match the aspect ratio of the original artwork.
FSC Real Wood Frame and Double Mounted with White Conservation Mountboard - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 59.9cm x 59.6cm (23.6" x 23.5")
Estimated Product Size is 78.7cm x 68.5cm (31" x 27")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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This vintage Australian Gas Light Company advertisement from circa 1922 captures a snapshot of domestic life in the early 20th century. The illustration depicts a woman diligently performing household chores in an all-gas home, showcasing the convenience and efficiency of gas-powered appliances. In a time when women were primarily responsible for maintaining the household, this advert emphasizes the importance of men installing labour-saving devices such as gas cookers, coppers, irons, fires, and bath heaters.
The image serves as a reminder of traditional gender roles and societal expectations surrounding housework during this era. While few women truly enjoy spending their days cleaning and cooking, it was considered their duty to ensure that the home ran smoothly. The Australian Gas Light Company sought to alleviate some of this burden by promoting the benefits of using gas-powered appliances to simplify daily tasks.
As we look back on advertisements like these with a modern lens, we can appreciate how far we have come in terms of gender equality and division of labor within households. This print is not just a piece of history but also a reflection on how attitudes towards domestic responsibilities have evolved over time.
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