Water Cooler

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Artifact Overview

At a time when many buildings lacked running water, people filled insulated metal, tin, stoneware, or ceramic water coolers with fresh cold water to drink. These coolers, placed in homes, offices, stores, and schools, provided quick refreshment with the turn of the spigot on a hot day.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Water cooler

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

85.78.1

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Metal
Paint (Coating)

Color

Red
Multicolored
Silver (Color)

Dimensions

Height: 20.5 in
Diameter: 15.5 in

Water Cooler