Wine cooler

Side view of a cool box showing the smooth sides. Side view of a cool box showing the smooth sides. Side view of a cool box showing the smooth sides. Close view of a cool box showing the locking mecanism. Close view of a cool box showing the locking mecanism. Top view of a cool box showing the triangular shape. Top view of a cool box showing the ice block in place. Top view of a cool box showing the ice block. Top view of a cool box showing the inner surface. Underside view of a cool box showing the triangular shape. Close view of a cool box showing the moulded inscription. Side view of a cool box showing the ice block. Side view of a cool box showing the ice block.
Side view of a cool box showing the smooth sides. Side view of a cool box showing the smooth sides. Side view of a cool box showing the smooth sides. Close view of a cool box showing the locking mecanism. Close view of a cool box showing the locking mecanism. Top view of a cool box showing the triangular shape. Top view of a cool box showing the ice block in place. Top view of a cool box showing the ice block. Top view of a cool box showing the inner surface. Underside view of a cool box showing the triangular shape. Close view of a cool box showing the moulded inscription. Side view of a cool box showing the ice block. Side view of a cool box showing the ice block.

Description

An insulated wine cooler and ice pack manufactured by Ingrid Ltd., Chicago, USA, circa 1970s. The cooler is a double wall construction of injection moulded polypropylene, and is triangular in form. The ice pack is shaped to accommodate the circular profile of a wide bottle and slots into place in two vertical mouldings running down the inner surface of the cooler. The outer part of the cooler and the lid are both a vibrant bright red, the liner, ice pack and liner are in a contrasting white.
Designers & Manufacturers
Designer (Person)
Manufacturer

Inscriptions

moulded: "Ingrid. Pat. pending. Ingrid Ltd. " (base of cooler and ice pack)

Object number

AIBDC : 007804

Date

1970 - 1979 (circa)

Country

Dimensions
Width
255mm
Height
430mm
Depth
185mm

Colour