Lunchbox, James Bond: Secret Agent 007, 1966

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Artifact Overview

Generations of children have proudly sported pictorial lunchboxes of their favorite film characters since they were first introduced in 1950. The "James Bond -- Agent 007" box came out in 1966, with most of its artwork based on the movie Thunderball. Aladdin was hesitant to sell lunchboxes based on a movie but was convinced by the succession of hit Bond films.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Lunchbox

Date Made

1966

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

99.12.11

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Metal
Plastic

Dimensions

Height: 7.5 in
Width: 8 in
Length: 3.75 in

Inscriptions

Obverse:JAMES BOND / SECRET AGENT / 007 / ALADDIN INDUSTRIES INCORPORATED NASHVILLE, TENN. U.S.A. / 1966 Glidrose Productions Ltd. / EON Productions, Ltd. paper label: This Kit is the property of / Tom Loudin / Holden School / Kent, OH inside:"SAFETY FIRST is an important rule...These safety rules / are published as a contribution / to the Child Safety Campaign of the NATIONAL SAFETY COUNCIL.
Lunchbox, James Bond: Secret Agent 007, 1966