Vintage Art Deco Hall China Refrigerator Container: Montgomery Ward, 1930s. 8"

As America's heartland was electrified in the 1930's, refrigerators began to replace ice boxes as a more reliable way to store and preserve food. Manufacturers touted the modern convenience of planning ahead and serving "leftovers." But before ziplock bags and Saran Wrap, how would the modern housewife contain all this new-found goodness?
In perhaps the world's first marketing collab, the Hall China Company worked with manufacturers to created beautiful, stylish containers to be co-branded with their refrigerators. Sometimes packed with the machines as a bonus, they created different patterns and colors over the years.
This art deco beauty was made for Montgomery Ward. 4" tall with a streamlined fin handle and fluting around the foot. Dish is 8" in diameter. Excellent vintage condition with no chips, cracks or crazing; marked with the Wards/Hall collab on the back.
Whether you're a collector of art deco, vintage appliances, or even department store ephemera, these will make a stunning addition to your fridge scape! Free S&H in the US!