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Tinplate toy refrigerator
Tin miniature 'Welfreeze' refrigerator made by Wells of England in the 1950s. The fridge has an opening door and the lithographed tinplate interior. This shows a range of meats, vegetables, drinks, and dairy products, as well as the 'crisp-a-tor'. It is also complete with two plastic ice boxes. Collected as an example of the use of Welsh tinplate.
Collection Area
Industry
Item Number
2005.9/2
Acquisition
Purchase, 20/1/2005
Measurements
Length
(mm): 93
Width
(mm): 90
Height
(mm): 158
Weight
(g): 223.5
Material
tinplate
plastic
Location
National Waterfront Museum : Metals Case 12
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