{"product_id":"vintage-civil-war-advertising-thermometer-werners-grocery-oshkosh-wi","title":"Vintage Civil War Advertising Thermometer — Werner's Grocery, Oshkosh WI","description":"\u003cp\u003eA remarkable piece of mid-century American ephemera — this framed advertising thermometer was distributed as a promotional keepsake by Werner's Grocery of Oshkosh, Wisconsin. Behind glass, a richly colored scene depicts a Union soldier and a Confederate soldier seated together beneath a shady tree, the U.S. Capitol dome glowing warmly in the background — a reconciliation image popular in the post-Civil War commemorative tradition. A glass-tube thermometer is inset to the left, and gold silhouette vignettes of a cavalry rider and a rifleman flank the merchant's placard below. The metal frame and reverse-painted glass construction are classic of mid-20th century American advertising novelties.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReverse-painted glass scene: Union and Confederate soldiers seated beneath a tree with U.S. Capitol backdrop\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInset glass-tube thermometer (Fahrenheit scale, 20–120°F), marked \"Made in U.S.A.\" Non-working thermometer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGold merchant placard reading \"Compliments of Werner's Grocery, Oshkosh, Wis.\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGold silhouette vignettes of cavalry rider and rifleman flanking the placard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePressed metal frame with hanging loop on reverse\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCardboard backing with maker's label: \"Ion Mfg. Co., Newton, Iowa\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDimensions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApproximately 6\" W × 4\" H\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCondition \u0026amp; Disclaimer\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo chips or cracks to glass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreat vintage condition: frame shows light surface wear and oxidation; backing shows age spotting consistent with use. Thermometer appears non-functional.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll vintage items are final sale and non-refundable.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlease see full shop disclaimer for additional notes on vintage and antique items.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Ion Mfg. Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43703237443649,"sku":"43703237443649","price":69.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0675\/5375\/5201\/files\/Gemini_Generated_Image_i4gq5i4gq5i4gq5i-Edit.jpg?v=1776796497","url":"https:\/\/www.crowsnestdecor.com\/products\/vintage-civil-war-advertising-thermometer-werners-grocery-oshkosh-wi","provider":"Crows Nest Vintage Decor","version":"1.0","type":"link"}