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Ice cutting is a winter task of collecting surface ice from lakes and rivers for storage in ice houses and use or sale as a cooling method. Rare today, it was common (see ice trade ) before the era of widespread mechanical refrigeration and air conditioning technology.
Ice was cut from the surface of ponds and streams, then stored in ice houses, before being sent on by ship, barge or railroad to its final destination around the world. The trade was started by the New England businessman Frederic Tudor in 1806.
Iceman in Berlin, 1957. An iceman is someone who sells or delivers ice from a wagon, cart, or motor-truck.. The profession was formerly much more common than it is today. From the late 19th century to mid-20th century, in cities and towns icemen would commonly make daily rounds delivering ice for iceboxes before the electric domestic refrigerator became commonplace.
During the winter, ice and snow would be cut from lakes or rivers, taken into the ice house, and packed with insulation (often straw or sawdust). It would remain frozen for many months, often until the following winter, and could be used as a source of ice during the summer months.
It is traditionally kept on ice and is used to cool the area of a bruise or a cut by applying direct pressure to decrease the blood flow to the area. Cotton swabs are used to apply medications to the fighter's wounds. While some cutmen use ready-made cotton swabs, others make their own. [1]
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Ice bath benefits include reducing pain and inflammation, relieving sore muscles and improving focus, sleep and stress. Here's how to take an ice bath at home.