Iceboxes such as this one served as early refrigerators. Large blocks of ice, usually taken from the river, were placed in the icebox and were replaced as they melted. Content can be used with the following standards: 4th grade SS 4.25 Technological Changes in a lesson on daily life during the late 1800s and early 1900s. For any use other than instructional resources, please check with the organization that owns this item regarding copyright restrictions.
2018.033.005 [Icebox]
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