Wine Cooler
Maker
Maker unknown
Date1850
MediumTin, paint, and brass
DimensionsOverall: 28 x 22 1/2 x 14 1/2 in. (71.1 x 57.1 x 36.8 cm)
ClassificationsCULINARY ARTIFACTS
Credit LineMuseum Purchase
Object number60.279
DescriptionDecorated with holly leaves and red berries; oval with 2 handles and lid.On View
Not on viewCollections
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Label TextAt a formal dinner or party, an ice-filled wine cooler kept the contents of the bottles it held chilled. The double-walled construction and domed lid of the MWPAI model helped maintain the interior temperature. This example is enhanced by painted, gold holly leaves and red berries. The cast handles depict grapes and grape vines, which allude to the function of the object.
