Snoopy Doghouse Lunch Box

Description (Brief):

This domed, tin lunch box was made by Thermos in 1968. It has two metal snaps for a hinged lid and a collapsible, red plastic handle. The box has a yellow design and is in the shape of Snoopy’s doghouse. The box has a colorful drawing of Snoopy from the cartoon series Peanuts on the front and back, with one side saying “Go to school with Snoopy” and the other “Have Lunch with Snoopy.”

Date Made: 1968

Maker: King Seeley Thermos

Location: Currently not on view

General Subject Association: School Personal EquipmentDepicted: Snoopy

Subject:

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Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: 2001.3101.14.01Nonaccession Number: 2001.3101Catalog Number: 2001.3101.14.01

Object Name: lunch box

Physical Description: tin (overall material)Measurements: overall: 23 cm x 18 cm x 12 cm; 9 1/16 in x 7 1/16 in x 4 3/4 in

Guid: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746b4-f1ea-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_892877

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