Object Details
maker
King Seeley Thermos
Description (Brief)
This yellow metal lunch box was made by Thermos in 1968. It has a hinged lid and a single silver snap. The box features colorful scenes of baseball players in action on the lid and sides of the lunch box. The back has a magnetic playing field, and a scoreboard and playing instructions are located on the bottom. The inside has two "Spin the Arrow" baseball game packets, each with four magnetic markers to use as runners in the game.
Location
Currently not on view
Credit Line
Gift of Thermos L.L.C. (through T. H. Chang)
Date made
1968
ID Number
2004.3009.04
nonaccession number
2004.3009
catalog number
2004.3009.04
Object Name
lunch box
Physical Description
metal (overall material)
plastic (game material)
Measurements
overall: 22.5 cm x 18 cm x 10.5 cm; 8 7/8 in x 7 1/16 in x 4 1/8 in
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Data Source
National Museum of American History
general subject association
School Personal Equipment
Link to Original Record
Record ID
nmah_1273699