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Premium Framed Print : Refrigeration: Sectional view of ice-house showing ramming down of ice. Pit dug and lined with brick, poor conductor of heat. Roof covered with thatch for same reason
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Refrigeration: Sectional view of ice-house showing ramming down of ice. Pit dug and lined with brick, poor conductor of heat. Roof covered with thatch for same reason
530629 Refrigeration: Sectional view of ice-house showing ramming down of ice. Pit dug and lined with brick, poor conductor of heat. Roof covered with thatch for same reason. Each piece of ice dipped in water before packed in ice-house, so forming solid mass with minimum surface area exposed. Drain at bottom. Woodcut, London, 1838; Universal History Archive/UIG
Media ID 38088200
© Universal History Archive/UIG / Bridgeman Images
1838 Area Bottom Brick Conductor Covered Dipped Down Drain Exposed Forming Freezing Heat Lined Mass Packed Piece Preservation Ramming Reason Refrigeration Roof Sectional Solid Surface Thatch Ice House Minimum
16"x16" Premium Frame
Contemporary style Premium Wooden Frame with 10"x10" Print. Complete with 2" White Mat and 1.25" thick MDF frame. Printed on 260 gsm premium paper. Glazed with shatter proof UV coated acrylic glass. Backing is paper covered backing with rubber bumpers. Supplied ready to hang with a pre-installed sawtooth/wire hanger. Care Instructions: Spot clean with a damp cloth. Securely packaged in a clear plastic bag and envelope in a reinforced cardboard shipper
FSC Real Wood Frame and Double Mounted with White Conservation Mountboard - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 25.4cm x 25.4cm (10" x 10")
Estimated Product Size is 40.6cm x 40.6cm (16" x 16")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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This print from Fine Art Finder showcases a sectional view of an ice-house from London in 1838, providing a fascinating glimpse into the preservation methods of the past. The image reveals the intricate process of ramming down ice into a pit lined with brick, which serves as a poor conductor of heat. The roof is covered with thatch for the same reason, ensuring optimal insulation for the stored ice.
Each piece of ice is carefully dipped in water before being packed in the ice-house, creating a solid mass with minimal surface area exposed to maintain its freezing temperature. A drain at the bottom helps regulate any excess moisture and ensure proper storage conditions.
This woodcut illustration offers valuable insight into historical refrigeration techniques and highlights the ingenuity behind early methods of food preservation. It serves as a reminder of how far we have come in terms of technology and innovation in keeping our perishables fresh.
Capturing both the practicality and artistry of this bygone era, this print is sure to spark curiosity and appreciation for the craftsmanship involved in preserving food before modern refrigeration systems were developed.
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