Maker:

American Thermos Bottle Company  Search this

Physical Description:

steel (overall material)

Measurements:

overall: 22 cm x 19 cm x 10 cm; 8 11/16 in x 7 1/2 in x 3 15/16 in

Object Name:

lunch box

Date made:

1957

Description (Brief):

This steel lunch box was manufactured by Thermos in 1957. It features a metal snap for a hinged lid and a collapsible metal handle, and the exterior design simulates a brown leather suitcase.

Location:

Currently not on view

General subject association:

School Personal Equipment  Search this

Credit Line:

Gift of D. Sean and Robin S. Brickell

ID Number:

2001.3087.04

Nonaccession number:

2001.3087

Catalog number:

2001.3087.04

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Lunch Boxes

Data Source:

National Museum of American History

GUID:

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746aa-626a-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:nmah_1196297