1940's US Poster Stamp Control Your Heat Automatically It’s Easy Ask U...

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Year of Issue

1940's

Item Description

1940's US Poster Stamp Control Your Heat Automatically It’s Easy Ask Us About The Reading Automatic Heat Control MNH Light Stain.

This Poster Stamp Promotes The Reading Automatic Heat Control, A Thermostat-Based Home Heating Technology Likely Introduced During The Rapid Expansion Of Central Heating Systems In The United States In The Early To Mid-20th Century. The Design Features A Hand Pointing Toward A Wall-Mounted Thermostat Dial With The Word “READING” Printed On It, Framed In A Bold Red Octagonal Border. The Strong Black, Red, And White Contrast And Streamlined Layout Are Typical Of Mid-Century Trade Advertising. Estimated Date: This Stamp Most Likely Dates From Circa 1935 To 1945, With 1940–1942 Being The Most Probable Range. This Coincides With: Widespread Domestic Adoption Of Automatic Thermostats. The Marketing Language Reflecting Confidence In ease and automation, common in the years leading into WWII. The Art Style Consistent With pre-war industrial advertising. The Reading Company, Originally A Railroad Corporation, Also Had Subsidiary Ventures Including Heating Technologies And Industrial Equipment, Particularly Around Pennsylvania. Chat GPT

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