Object Details
maker
King Seeley Thermos
Description (Brief)
This metal lunch box was manufactured by Thermos in 1976. The lunch box features the character of Arthur Fonzarelli, the “Fonz” from the television show Happy Days posing by his motorcycle on the front lid. Happy Days ran from 1974-1984 on ABC, with the Fonz as its breakout star. The Fonz became a cultural touchstone, with his trademark “Aaay!” and the turn of phrase “jumping the shark,” entering into the American lexicon.
Location
Currently not on view
Credit Line
Gift of Thermos L.L.C. (through T. H. Chang)
Date made
1976
ID Number
2004.3009.07.01
nonaccession number
2004.3009
catalog number
2004.3009.07.01
Object Name
lunch box
Physical Description
metal (overall material)
plastic (snap 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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Data Source
National Museum of American History
general subject association
School Personal Equipment
Subject
Television
general subject association
Television
Link to Original Record
Record ID
nmah_1273708