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Holiday Inn Ice Bucket, 1966-1981

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Artifact Overview

Launched in 1952, Holiday Inns offered consistent, quality service and amenities at reasonable prices. That model revolutionized the lodging industry. Even today, travelers can expect many of the features standardized by the Holiday Inns chain (such as free ice, vending machines, and in-room televisions) wherever they stay.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Ice bucket (Food service container)

Date Made

1966-1981

Location

at Henry Ford Museum in Driving America

Object ID

87.206.3

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic

Color

Brown
White (Color)

Dimensions

Height: 5.5 in
Width: 5 in (at base)
Length: 5 in (at base)

Inscriptions

on front and back: Holiday Inn on bottom: WESCON CORPORATION / WESTON MASS. / No.1100
Holiday Inn Ice Bucket, 1966-1981