Tartan Dome Lunch Box

Description (Brief):

This domed, steel, lunch box was manufactured by Thermos in 1958. The lunch box has two metal snaps for a hinged lid and a collapsible red, plastic handle. The exterior design is a red, white and black tartan design.

Date Made: 1958

Maker: American Thermos Products Co.

General Subject Association: School Personal EquipmentSubject: Television

Subject:

See more items in: Culture and the Arts: Entertainment, Family & Social Life, Lunch Boxes

Exhibition: Taking America To Lunch

Exhibition Location: National Museum of American History

Credit Line: Gift of D. Sean and Robin S. Brickell

Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: 2001.3087.07Nonaccession Number: 2001.3087Catalog Number: 2001.3087.07

Object Name: lunch box

Physical Description: steel (overall material)Measurements: overall: 22 cm x 12 cm x 19 cm; 8 11/16 in x 4 3/4 in x 7 1/2 in

Guid: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746aa-63e3-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_1196301

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