Object Details
maker
King Seeley Thermos
Description (Brief)
This metal lunch box was manufactured by Thermos in 1973. The lunch box has a blue rim and animated scenes of space life and travel on all sides. Due to the success of NASA and the popularity of Star Wars and Star Trek, companies tried to use space images to sell their products. This is an example of Thermos using generic “UFO” images to sell their lunch boxes.
Location
Currently not on view
Credit Line
Gift of Thermos L.L.C. (through T. H. Chang)
Date made
1973
ID Number
2004.3009.11
nonaccession number
2004.3009
catalog number
2004.3009.11
Object Name
lunch box
Physical Description
metal (overall material)
plastic (part material)
Measurements
overall: 22 cm x 10 cm x 19 cm; 8 11/16 in x 3 15/16 in x 7 1/2 in
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Culture and the Arts: Entertainment
Popular Entertainment
Family & Social Life
Lunch Boxes
Data Source
National Museum of American History
general subject association
School Personal Equipment
Link to Original Record
Record ID
nmah_1273715