CreatorCoolgardieDimensionsH. 900mm x W. 470mm x D. 460Accession NumberM2025.110.1
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The Coolgardie safe is an Australian invention from the 1890's that use evaporative cooling to preserve food. It's a cabinet with an evaporative cooling system that involves a water reservoir, a wicking material like hessian or felt, and a breeze to facilitate evaporation. This evaporation absorbs heat, creating a cool environment inside, and the wire mesh protects food from insects and vermin.