Refrigerator patent model made by Thomas Elkins

Object Details

Description
A patent model of Thomas Elkins' refrigerator design. The model is metal with ceramic interior. The exterior is tarnished and has a design on the top. On one end there is a spout that looks like a funnel. There is a wood base with eighteen holes in the bottom of the model.
Date
1879
Created by
Thomas Elkins, American
Topic
African American
Design
Technology
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National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
Classification
Tools and Equipment
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
Data Source
National Museum of African American History and Culture
Object number
2012.113.2
Type
models (representations)
Restrictions & Rights
No Known Copyright Restrictions
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Medium
metal , ceramic , paint , wood
Dimensions
H x W x D: 4 x 3 15/16 x 9 3/4 in. (10.2 x 10 x 24.8 cm)
Record ID
nmaahc_2012.113.2
Metadata Usage
CC0
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5244cea00-6a12-4850-b907-84ee99c5c52b
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