Refrigerator Collection (page 2)

Distillation, 1882. Cross-section showing a furnace heating a still. Matter distilled is discharged through the beak of the alembic and is condensed in the worm that runs through the refrigerator

American refrigerator & ice box 1883
Refrigerator on the left that you can put your meat in and connected ice chamber on your right. Date: 1883

Advert for English Electric fridge 1951
English Electric fridge advert, fresh ideas on every shelf. Date: 1951

The Final Frost Barrier! Advertisement for General Motors Frost-Proof Imperial Freezer from an American magazine of
APPLIANCE ADVERTISEMENT. " The Final Frost Barrier!" Advertisement for General Motors Frost-Proof Imperial Freezer from an American magazine of 1959

Refrigerator, cross-section, elevated view

Advert for All - steel B. T. H electric refrigerator 1931
The B.T.H Eletctric refrigerator is always kept at 50oF, the bateria danger point, ensuring that your food keeps perfecctly preserved and your health safeguarded

1920s frigidaire

Refrigerator factory. Assembly line workers constructing refrigerators as they are moved along the line on a conveyor belt

Fully-stocked fridge-freezer with its doors wide open, front view

Advert for Prescold, bombe glacee icecream
That first ice-cream from your post-war Prestcold-capped with a maraschino cherry, with real Devonshire cream curling thickly over its smooth, round shape-yes, that ll be a thrill indeed. Date: 1945

Fridge

REFRIGERATOR, 1942. A woman cleaning her refrigerator. Photograph by Ann Rosener, 1942

REPAIRMAN, 1942. A repairman inspecting a refrigerator. Photograph by Ann Rosener, 1942

HOUSEKEEPER, 1942. A housekeeper in the kitchen. Photograph by Ann Rosener, 1942

REFRIGERATOR, 1942. Demonstrating the proper way to arrange food in a refrigerator, to improve air circulation. Photograph by Anne Rosener, 1942

REFRIGERATOR, 1942. A woman demonstrating the proper way to arrange food in a refrigerator, to improve air circulation. Photograph by Anne Rosener, 1942

NEW YORK: BANANA INDUSTRY. Sy Bayman, manager of the Curatolo Banana Corporation, in the refrigerator with rows of stored bananas, Brooklyn, New York. Photographed by Dick De Marsico, c1962

FREEZER, 1942. Ice trays in an American freezer. Photograph by Ann Rosener, 1942

HOUSEWIFE, 1942. An American woman removing an item from her icebox. Photograph by Ann Rosener, 1942

Roman refrigerator
Antique illustration of a Roman refrigerator

Artwork of a two door refrigerator

Black and white illustration of defrosting refrigerator freezer compartment using hair dryer

Black and white illustration of freezer being stocked with meals in single portions

Black and white illustration of hand placing bowl of bicarbonate of soda inside fridge (cleaning a refrigerator of bad smells)

Crumpled newspaper in plastic bags being placed into empty spaces in a freezer to maintain efficient freezing

Illustration of a small boy picking up food from a refrigerator, some of it spilled on the floor

Illustration of refrigerator and smaller images showing chest freezer and boiler

REFRIGERATOR CAR, 1943. Man loading oranges into a refrigerated railroad car at a co-op orange packing plant in California. Photograph by Jack Delano, 1943

ICEBOX, 1942. A woman takes an orange out of an icebox in her in Greenbelt, Mississippi. Photograph by Marjory Collins, 1942

REFRIGERATOR AD, 1925. American magazine advertisement for Jewett refrigerators, 1925

REFRIGERATOR CAR. Men loading crates of grapes onto refrigerated railroad cars to transport from Gusati, California to the East Coast. Stereograph by Philip Brigandi, 1923

HOME APPLIANCE AD American magazine advertisement, 1927

Ice harvesting, shooting the cakes into the house, c. 1903 (b / w photo)
XOS862665 Ice harvesting, shooting the cakes into the house, c.1903 (b/w photo) by Detroit Publishing Co. (1880-1920); Private Collection; American, out of copyright

Cake and pudding mixture aisle, Woolworths store, 1956 (b / w photo)
XJF425680 Cake and pudding mixture aisle, Woolworths store, 1956 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Tea and sugar aisle, Woolworths store, 1956 (b / w photo)
XJF425681 Tea and sugar aisle, Woolworths store, 1956 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Delicatessen aisle, Woolworths store, 1956 (b / w photo)
XJF425668 Delicatessen aisle, Woolworths store, 1956 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Mother and daughter making pie

CARD: PANAMA CANAL, 1910. Postcard from the Panama Canal Zone, c1910, showing the cold storage plant of the Commisary Department at Cristobal

REFRIGERATOR, 19th CENTURY. American advertisement for the Polar refrigerator and Water-Cooler, 19th century

Distillation 1882. Cross-section showing furnace heating a still. Matter distilled is discharged through beak of the alembic and is condensed in the worm that runs through the refrigerator

A Woman Making Ice Cubes
United States: c. 1945. A housewife puts an ice cube tray into the freezer section of her refrigerator

Fridge-freezer with its doors wide open, stocked with ice cube trays, frozen foods, drink cartons and bottles, fruit, vegetable, eggs and yoghurt pots, front view

Food and drink in full domestic refrigerator with open door

Vintage image of refrigerator

Woman shopping for refrigerator

Vintage image of refrigerator with door open

Refrigerator, 1940s C014 / 0468
Refrigerator. Woman demonstrating proper use of a refrigerator in the USA in the 1940s as part of a public information photo-shoot

20th century ice box. Cut blocks of ice were placed between the wooden slats to keep food stored inside cool. Photographed in the kitchen of Woodrow Wilson House, Washington DC, USA

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"From the AEESA refrigerator to the gas refrigerator advertisements of the 1950s, this household appliance has come a long way. Remember when refrigerators were once considered a luxury? Well, not anymore. Even night thieves can't resist its allure. Take a trip back in time to 1883 when American refrigerators and ice boxes first made their mark. Fast forward to 1951, where an advert for an English Electric fridge showcased modern convenience at its finest. And who could forget the Electrolux Baby fridge advertisement that catered specifically to little ones? Sue Lloyd from "The Baron" even displayed her ideal home exhibition with pride alongside her trusty refrigerator. But it's not just about keeping food fresh; refrigerators have played crucial roles throughout history. In Tegucigalpa, doses of influenza A H1N1 vaccines are stored safely in coolers at hospitals, ensuring public health is maintained. On the other hand, an empty supermarket refrigerator in Caracas tells a different story - one of scarcity and struggle. In times of war and crisis, refrigeration remains essential. As seen through Dorothea Lange's lens in Klamath County during 1939 or Gordon Parks' capture of child care centers during World War II - these trailers provided much-needed relief for families. Whether it's preserving our favorite foods or safeguarding life-saving medications, refrigerators continue to impact our lives every day. So next time you open your fridge door, take a moment to appreciate how far this humble appliance has come.