Crosby Field (1889-1972)

ID: SIA Acc. 90-105 [SIA2008-0598]

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Form/Genre: Black-and-white photographs

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Citation: Smithsonian Institution Archives, Accession 90-105, Science Service Records, Image No. SIA2008-0598

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Summary

Crosby Field (1889-1972) invented the machine for producing shaved ice. When this photo was distributed, he was President of Flackice Corporation and the current president of American Society of Refrigerating Engineers. He later invented steel wool and became vice-president of Brillo Corporation.

Subject

  • Field, Crosby 1889-
  • Flackice Corporation
  • Brillo Corporation
  • American Society of Refrigerating Engineers

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Smithsonian Institution Archives, Accession 90-105, Science Service Records, Image No. SIA2008-0598

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Smithsonian Institution Archives, Capital Gallery, Suite 3000, MRC 507; 600 Maryland Avenue, SW; Washington, DC 20024-2520

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Topic

  • Ice industry
  • Inventions
  • Steel wool

Form/Genre

Black-and-white photographs

Local number

SIA Acc. 90-105 [SIA2008-0598]

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