Vintage Advertising Thermometer Silhouette Wall Decor Working Thermometer Choice Americana Collectible Housewarming Dad Gift

Charming vintage advertising silhouette thermometers feature nostalgic Americana scenes, period business advertising, and working thermometers, with each design offering its own distinctive character and history. Choose your favorite from the available variations for a unique piece of vintage wall decor and a thoughtful housewarming birthday Father’s Day retirement or advertising collector gift.


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OPTION A - COUPLE AT TABLE W/CALENDAR

DETAILS

Charming 1940 advertising thermometer and calendar featuring a nostalgic silhouette of two women playing checkers. Personalized for Mr. & Mrs. T. J. Klahn of Riverside Cheese Factory in Bear Creek, Wisconsin, this vintage dairy advertising piece includes its complete original 1940 pull-down calendar and makes a wonderful display for a vintage kitchen, farmhouse décor, or advertising memorabilia collection.


CONDITION

Good vintage condition for its age. The thermometer remains in place but is not functional, as the fluid appears to have leaked out. The original 1940 paper calendar is complete and contains the remaining months. The frame and printed artwork show age-appropriate surface wear, toning, and minor marks. The reverse cardboard backing and fold-out easel are present and intact with age-related wear.

📷 Photos and video are considered an important part of the condition description and
provide the best representation of the exact item you will receive.

📩 Please contact me before purchasing if you would like an additional photograph of a
particular area or have any questions about condition.


DIMENSIONS

📏 Height: 6-5/8“ (16.8 cm)
📏 Width: 5-1/8” (13.0 cm)
📏 Thickness 1/2” (1.3 cm)

Measurements are approximate. Please review the photographs and measurements
carefully to ensure the size works for your intended use or display.


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OPTION B - BLACK W/BUTTERFLY

DETAILS

Vintage decorative thermometer plaque featuring a glossy black background with a stylized floral landscape, butterfly, and silver-tone accents. Personalized presentation plaque reads “Presented by Mr. and Mrs. Chas. M. Schneider, Medina, Wisconsin,” adding charming local history and vintage character.

A unique gift for a vintage decor collector, Wisconsin history enthusiast, butterfly lover, gardener, or anyone who enjoys nostalgic cottage and farmhouse decor.


CONDITION

Good vintage condition with age-appropriate surface wear, light scratches, and minor marks. The thermometer is intact and remains securely in place but is not working. The back shows expected age-related wear, discoloration, and minor edge wear. Please review photos for additional condition details.


📷 Photos and video are considered an important part of the condition description and
provide the best representation of the exact item you will receive.

📩 Please contact me before purchasing if you would like an additional photograph of a
particular area or have any questions about condition.

DIMENSIONS

📏 Height: 8-1/2” (21.6 cm)
📏 Width: 10-1/2”” (26.7 cm)
📏 Thickness: 1/2” (1.3 cm)

Measurements are approximate. Please review the photographs and measurements
carefully to ensure the size works for your intended use or display.



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OPTION C - GAME NO CALENDAR

DETAILS

Vintage advertising thermometer featuring a charming black silhouette scene of two women playing checkers, with an Art Deco-inspired design. Made as a promotional piece for Grass Lake Cheese Factory of Shawano, Wisconsin, this nostalgic advertising collectible makes a unique gift for vintage kitchen decor lovers, Wisconsin collectors, advertising memorabilia collectors, or anyone who enjoys distinctive farmhouse and cottage-style decor.


CONDITION

Good vintage condition with age-related surface wear, discoloration, spotting, and minor wear to the frame and backing. The thermometer tube is intact and remains in place; however, the thermometer does not work. Please review photos for additional condition details.

📷 Photos and video are considered an important part of the condition description and
provide the best representation of the exact item you will receive.

📩 Please contact me before purchasing if you would like an additional photograph of a
particular area or have any questions about condition.


DIMENSIONS

📏 Height: 6-5/8“ (16.8 cm)
📏 Width: 5-1/8” (13.0 cm)
📏 Thickness” 1/2” (1.3 cm)


Measurements are approximate. Please review the photographs and measurements
carefully to ensure the size works for your intended use or display.



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OPTION D - CHURCH WINTER W/CALENDAR

DETAILS

Vintage 1955 advertising thermometer and calendar featuring a charming winter church and horse-drawn sleigh scene titled “Faith of Our Fathers.” Made as a promotional piece for Dashner Funeral Home and Dashner Furniture Co. of Red Bud and Prairie du Rocher, Illinois, it retains its original February 1955 calendar and working-style glass thermometer, all framed in a slim gold-tone metal frame. A wonderful piece of mid-century Americana for collectors of vintage advertising, small-town memorabilia, winter decor, or nostalgic country and church-themed decor.


CONDITION

Good vintage condition with age-related wear. The gold-tone metal frame shows light surface wear, and the printed front has scattered spotting, small marks, and areas of discoloration consistent with age. There is a small raised puncture-like area near the top center of the scenic image, possibly caused by a nail or similar object; please see photos. The winter scene remains colorful and clear, the glass thermometer is intact and works, and the original February 1955 calendar remains attached on the back.


📷 Photos and video are considered an important part of the condition description and
provide the best representation of the exact item you will receive.

📩 Please contact me before purchasing if you would like an additional photograph of a
particular area or have any questions about condition.


DIMENSIONS

📏 Height: Approx. 5" (12.7 cm)
📏 Width: Approx. 7" (17.8 cm)
📏 Thickness/Depth: Approx. 3/8" (1.0 cm)


Measurements are approximate. Please review the photographs and measurements
carefully to ensure the size works for your intended use or display.


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OPTION E - COVERED WAGON

DETAILS

Vintage Newton Manufacturing Co. advertising thermometer featuring a nostalgic covered wagon scene with oxen and a wooded landscape. Made in Newton, Iowa, this promotional piece was produced for The State Bank of Mt. Horeb in Mt. Horeb, Wisconsin, and retains its original hanging cord and thermometer.

A charming piece of vintage Americana ideal for a gallery wall, rustic cabin décor, farmhouse décor, or as a gift for collectors of vintage advertising, banking memorabilia, and Wisconsin history.

CONDITION

Good vintage condition with age-related wear throughout. The black metal frame shows surface scratches, scuffs, small areas of finish loss, and wear along the edges and corners, including a slightly separated/damaged upper corner. The printed scene shows visible age-related crazing/crackling and areas of surface wear. The backing has discoloration, staining, marks, and general wear consistent with age. The thermometer contains fluid but does not function.


📷 Photos and video are considered an important part of the condition description and
provide the best representation of the exact item you will receive.

📩 Please contact me before purchasing if you would like an additional photograph of a
particular area or have any questions about condition.


DIMENSIONS

📏Height: 8-1/8" (20.6 cm)
📏Width: 6-1/8" (15.6 cm)
📏Depth: 3/8" (1.0 cm)

Measurements are approximate. Please review the photographs and measurements
carefully to ensure the size works for your intended use or display.


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OPTION F - CHILDREN ORANGE

DETAILS

Vintage O. C. Eberhardt advertising thermometer from Clintonville, Wisconsin, featuring a colorful country scene with children, birds, and a farmhouse accented by bold black and orange silhouette details.

Framed in black metal with a built-in hanging loop, this working circa 1930s–1940s thermometer is a charming piece of Wisconsin advertising, local history, and vintage Americana.


CONDITION

Good to very good vintage condition with age-related surface wear, discoloration, spotting, and light wear to the black metal frame. The printed paper image has some waviness or rippling beneath the clear front, most noticeable when viewed at an angle and consistent with age. Graphics, colors, and advertising lettering remain attractive and readable. The thermometer is intact and working, and the backing shows expected age-related toning and discoloration. Please review photos for additional condition details.


📷 Photos and video are considered an important part of the condition description and
provide the best representation of the exact item you will receive.

📩 Please contact me before purchasing if you would like an additional photograph of a
particular area or have any questions about condition.


DIMENSIONS

📏 Height: 6” (15.2 cm)
📏 Width: 4” (10.2 cm)
📏 Depth: 3/8” (1.0 cm)

Measurements are approximate. Please review the photographs and measurements
carefully to ensure the size works for your intended use or display.


CARE INSTRUCTIONS

✨ Gently dust with a soft, dry cloth.
✨ Avoid water, household cleaners, polishes, and abrasive products.
✨ Do not scrub or rub the printed image, as the vintage surface may be delicate.
✨ Keep away from direct sunlight, excessive heat, and high humidity.
✨ Handle with care to help preserve the original image, metal frame, and thermometer.


HOW TO ORDER

🛒 Select “Select An Option.”
🛒 Select your Silhouette of Choice.
🛒 Select “Add to Cart.”


PROCESSING TIME & SHIPPING

📦 Orders ship within 2–5 business days.ECO—FRIENDLY PACKAGING

♻ Whenever possible, I reuse clean, sturdy shipping boxes and packing materials.
Your order may arrive in previously used packaging—not because your purchase is any
less special, but because giving quality materials a second life helps reduce
unnecessary waste.

RETURNS & EXCHANGES

↩ 🔄 Due to the vintage, antique, and collectible nature of the items in my shop, all
sales are considered final. I do not accept returns or exchanges.

📷 I make every effort to accurately photograph and describe each item, including any
visible wear, imperfections, or signs of age. Vintage and antique items are pre-owned
and may show normal characteristics consistent with their age and previous use.

🖼 🎞 📏 Please review all photos, videos, measurements, and condition information
carefully before purchasing. Photos and videos are considered an important part of the
item description. If you have questions or would like additional photos or
measurements, please contact me before placing your order.

DAMAGED IN SHIPPING OR ORDER PROBLEMS

🤕 If your item arrives damaged, or if there is a significant problem with your order,
please contact me promptly through Etsy Messages and include clear photographs of
the item, packaging, and shipping box. I will work with you to determine the appropriate
resolution.

Please retain the item and all original packaging while the issue is being reviewed, as
photographs or packaging may be required for a shipping or insurance claim.

PLEASE NOTE

📏 🎽 🎨 😔 Because measurements are provided in each listing, returns are not
accepted for size, fit, color preference, buyer's remorse, or characteristics that were
disclosed or visible in the listing photographs, video, or description.

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