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Refrigerator

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

ca. 1935

GUSN

GUSN-180393

Description

Monitor-top refrigerator; white enamel with chrome (?) trim, handle and hinges; one door; four short legs with pad-shaped feet; latch handle; interior iron rack; condenser coils on the top are visible (not enclosed); top is rounded on sides and flat on top.

Details

Descriptive Terms

refrigerators
cookware
enamel (fused coating)
metal
Refrigerator

Inscription

"General [encircled G E] Electric" (Plaque)
"[Large circle with a curving GENERAL ELECTRIC/ smaller circle with GE in center]" (Plaque)
"PAT APPLIED FOR" (stamped)

Maker

General Electric Company (Manufacturer)

Dimensions

66 x 28 1/4 x 23 (HxWxD) (inches)

Credit Line

Museum Purchase

Accession Number

2006.15

Places

New York state (United States)
Schenectady (Schenectady county, New York state)

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