Refrigerators Collection

Gas refrigerator advertisement, 1950s
Advertisement for a gas-powered fridge depicting a carefree 1950s housewife gazing fondly at her gigantic baby. 1950s

1970S Chest Freezer
A trendy chest freezer. Date: 1970s

A Happy 1940s Homemaker With Her New Refrigerator, 1946 (screen print)
2630028 A Happy 1940s Homemaker With Her New Refrigerator, 1946 (screen print) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; Photo eGraphicaArtis; American, out of copyright

Advertisement for Frigidaire refrigerators - no other gift can give such satisfaction. 1926

Refrigerators and cold storage (litho)
6013580 Refrigerators and cold storage (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Refrigerators and cold storage)

Advert for B. T. H. electric refrigerator 1931
With three years guarantee and lifetime of trouble-proof refrigeration the B.T.H. electric refrigerator. Date: 1931

Mother Serving Milk to Her Children, 1925 (screen print)
2629959 Mother Serving Milk to Her Children, 1925 (screen print) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; Photo eGraphicaArtis; American, out of copyright

American advert for McCray Refrigerators - Snow White Opal Glass. Food compartments with run an electric motor with nickel-plated trimmings lined with white opal glass

CHEST REFRIGERATORS / 1900
London-made chest refrigerators Date: 1900

ARCTIC ICE SAFE / 1900
The London-made Arctic ice safe Date: 1900

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

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

FRIDGE 1970S
A well-stocked fridge, full of dairy products, fruit juice, a ham and egg pie, yoghurt, eggs, wine and even grapefruit in dishes

Allied troops in Burma by G. H. Davis
How the Allied troops in Burma are kept fit: fresh meat and vegetables carried great distances in refrigerators. Showing the system of transport of fresh supplies by rail

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

Advertisement for refrigeration equipment for ships
Advertisement for the Dry Air Refrigerator or Freezing Machine, from the Haslam Foundry & Engineering Co Ltd of Derby, showing refrigeration equipment for ships. circa 1883

The Fridge Freezer
An incredibly well-stocked fridge-freezer! Date: 1974

German Icesafe / Catalogue
A selection of German made cabinet ice safes

Gem Freezer
THE GEM FREEZER (American) is the best in the world - the maker says so !

ICE-BOX
The Spanish, it seems, use their ice-boxes chiefly to keep their wine cool and their fruit fresh

1809 Ice House
An ice house

ICE BOX 1930S
A modern ice box, an early type of fridge

Frigidaire 1929
A family happy with their Frigidaire

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"From Ice Boxes to Smart Fridges: A Journey Through Refrigerator Evolution" Step back in time with these vintage refrigerator advertisements that showcase the evolution of refrigeration technology. In the 1880s, American households relied on ice boxes to keep their food fresh. Fast forward to the 1930s, and electric refrigerators like B. T. H. And McCray were revolutionizing kitchens across America. In the 1950s, gas refrigerators took center stage in an advertisement that promised efficient cooling without electricity. Meanwhile, English Electric introduced their cutting-edge fridge model in a sleek ad from 1951, capturing the excitement of modern homemakers. The 1970s brought us chest freezers - spacious and practical for storing frozen goods. Frigidaire's advertisement during this era showcased their commitment to innovation and convenience. Even babies had their own fridges. Electrolux Baby fridge was designed specifically for parents who wanted to store milk safely for their little ones. A screen print from 1946 depicts a happy homemaker embracing her new refrigerator - a symbol of post-war prosperity and domestic bliss. They have come a long way since its humble beginnings as ice boxes in the late 19th century. Today's smart fridges boast features like touch screens, voice control, and even cameras inside. As we marvel at our modern-day appliances, let's not forget how far we've come thanks to pioneers like American Refrigerator & Ice Box Company or advancements made by companies such as Frigidaire or B. T. H. Whether it's preserving perishables or keeping your favorite beverages chilled – they have become an indispensable part of our lives over centuries. So next time you open your fridge door, take a moment to appreciate its fascinating history.