A disruptive technology is an invention that turns the accepted standards into obsolescent memories. Usually in a very short time.
In the example at hand, we're talking about kerosene.
This ad sells conversion kits for stoves, and the premise is the same as today -better, hotter, more even cooking and "even a child can do it". Kerosene gas is the way of the future.
Hard to resist the line that says "No wood to chop or carry" - for a household in the 1920's, this kit must have been a revelation in simplicity.
"Burn gas", 1924
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In the example at hand, we're talking about kerosene.
This ad sells conversion kits for stoves, and the premise is the same as today -better, hotter, more even cooking and "even a child can do it". Kerosene gas is the way of the future.
Hard to resist the line that says "No wood to chop or carry" - for a household in the 1920's, this kit must have been a revelation in simplicity.
"Burn gas", 1924
-click to enlarge-
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