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- Butcher's Wagon, circa 1875 - Before mechanical refrigeration, many Americans bought their perishable goods on a daily basis. In larger cities, enterprising vendors delivered food door-to-door in wagons like this. Inside the butcher's wagon are shelves for meat storage, slots to hold knives, and a cutting board. The vehicle was built in Connecticut by A.U. Elliott & Sons Carriage Manufacturers.
- circa 1875
- Collections - Artifact
Butcher's Wagon, circa 1875
Before mechanical refrigeration, many Americans bought their perishable goods on a daily basis. In larger cities, enterprising vendors delivered food door-to-door in wagons like this. Inside the butcher's wagon are shelves for meat storage, slots to hold knives, and a cutting board. The vehicle was built in Connecticut by A.U. Elliott & Sons Carriage Manufacturers.