Object Details
maker
King Seeley Thermos
Description (Brief)
This metal lunch box was manufactured by Thermos in 1985. The box features Charlie Brown and Snoopy of the Peanuts comic strip on the front and back of the lunch box. The sides of the box feature panels from the strip, with Snoopy in his Red Baron regalia. Peanuts ran from 1950-2000, published almost 18,00 strips, and was featured in numerous TV shows, specials, musicals, and feature films.
Location
Currently not on view
Credit Line
Gift of Thermos L.L.C. (through T. H. Chang)
Date made
1985
ID Number
2004.3009.02.01
nonaccession number
2004.3009
catalog number
2004.3009.02.01
Object Name
lunch box
Physical Description
metal (overall material)
plastic (handle material)
Measurements
overall: 22.5 cm x 10.5 cm x 19 cm; 8 7/8 in x 4 1/8 in x 7 1/2 in
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Data Source
National Museum of American History
general subject association
School Personal Equipment
Subject
Comics
Link to Original Record
Record ID
nmah_1273695