Tupperware® "Wonderlier" Bowls, circa 1954
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Artifact Overview
In the 1950s, plastic became indispensable--especially in products for the home. Foremost were Tupperware's "Wonderlier" bowls--lightweight, flexible, and unbreakable, with a patented air-tight seal to keep foods fresher longer. Tupperware was more than just a substitute for older materials, it offered qualities previously unattainable. Even Tupperware's marketing method was innovative--sold only at home parties given by a hostess for friends and family.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Bowl (Vessel)
Date Made
circa 1954
Creators
Place of Creation
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
90.271.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
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