Lunchbox, James Bond: Secret Agent 007, 1966
THF92302 / 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
Creators
Place of Creation
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.
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