Original 1960s Red Cross Blood Storage and Transport Cooler grinder made by the Belson company

made by the Belson company of Chicago

(Bridgeport

MM - 4636 - 090123

The front of the chest features original brass pulls

MM - C-6100 - 103023

Original 1960s Red Cross Blood Storage and Transport Cooler grinder made by the Belson companyc. 1960s; American National Red Cross Washington, D. C. Vintage insulated human specimen transport trunk. This piece was one of several specialized boxes used to ship blood across the country. This particular cooler was utilized by an Illinois based Regional Blood Center in Peoria. It features a steel clad exterior with rivets that houses an aluminum lined interior. Light enough to be lifted by one person. Exhibits moderate signs of wear including