A wonderful asset
The kitchen in Sonneveld House was fitted with all mod cons. Only the cooker itself was a little ‘old-fashioned’. It is notable that the family did not opt for an electric stove, which many books of the period advised. Mrs Sonneveld had a practical approach and opted for gas, which was quicker and cheaper. ‘Those enthusiastic housewives who own and value a Dordrecht gas stove assure us it is a wonderful asset.’Electric stoves were popular among a small group of wealthier