Folding Lunch Box

Description (Brief):

This tin-plated iron lunch box was patented in 1871 by Charles C. Moore. The box folds in flat on itself. The lunch box has a black and red plaid exterior, and the top is adorned with the text “Moore’s Patented Folding Lunch Box.” About three inches tall in its box form; it collapses down to less than half an inch when folded.

Date Made: ca 1880sPatent Date: 1871-06-06

Patentee: Moore, Charles C.

Location: Currently not on view

General Subject Association: School Personal Equipment

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Related Publication: Google and the U.S. Patent Office. Google Patents

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

Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: 2001.3087.01Nonaccession Number: 2001.3087Catalog Number: 2001.3087.01Patent Number: 115764

Object Name: Boxlunch box

Physical Description: tin (overall material)Measurements: overall: 17.5 cm x 10.5 cm x 1 cm; 6 7/8 in x 4 1/8 in x 3/8 in

Guid: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a7-44f2-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_892886

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