Superman Lunch Box

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Description (Brief):

This tin lunch box was manufactured by Aladdin Industries in 1978. Released on the heels of the 1978 Superman movie, this lunch box shows the Daily Planets newsroom on the back, featuring images of Clark Kent, Lois Lane, Perry White, and Jimmy Olsen. The other side shows an image of Superman flying high above Metropolis in all his costumed glory.

Date Made: 1978

Maker: Aladdin Industries

Location: Currently not on view

General Subject Association: School Personal EquipmentSubject: SupermanFood CultureGeneral Subject Association: Television

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

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

Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: 2001.3087.26.01Nonaccession Number: 2001.3087Catalog Number: 2001.3087.26.01

Object Name: lunch box

Physical Description: tin (overall material)Measurements: overall: 22 cm x 20 cm x 10 cm; 8 11/16 in x 7 7/8 in x 3 15/16 in

Metadata Usage: CC0

Guid: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746aa-60e7-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_1196319

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