1873 Print Congress Cooler Apparatus A M Lesley Icebox NY Portable Ice MAB1

This is an original 1873 halftone print of a Congress Cooler, a casing packed with charcoal, made by Mr. A. M. Lesley, 224 & 226 West Twenty-third Street, New York. The partition B divides the compartment; C for holding Ice, wine, etc.; D for water receptacle, which has its outlet from the cock F; and E is a movable pan setting in at the top, in which can be place any small articles of food or drink.

CONDITION

This 138+ year old Item is rated Near Mint / Very Fine. Light aging throughout. No creases. No natural defects. No tears. No water damage. Please note there is print on the reverse, and some bleed through visible on this print.

• Product Type: Original Halftone Print; Black / White
• Grade: Near Mint / Very Fine
• Dimensions: Approximately 2.75 x 3.25 inches; 7 x 8 cm
• Authentication: Serial-Numbered Certificate of Authenticity w/ Full Provenance
• Protection: Packaged in a custom archival sleeve with an acid-free black board (great for display, gift-giving, and preservation)

Keywords specific to this image: antique machine, cool box, chilly bin, esky, insulated box, vintage

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