Lunchbox & Thermos, The Brady Bunch, 1970

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Artifact Overview

Generations of children have proudly sported pictorial lunchboxes of their favorite television shows since they were first introduced in 1950. The Brady Bunch told "the story of a lovely lady" (with three daughters) who married a widowed architect with three sons. The show became a popular culture television phenomenon in syndication, when generations of children watched after school.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Lunchbox

Date Made

1970

Place of Creation

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

99.12.30

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Metal
Plastic
Glass (Material)

Dimensions

Height: 7.5 in (lunchbox)
Width: 8.75 in (lunchbox)
Length: 4 in (lunchbox)
Height: 6.125 in (thermos)
Diameter: 3.125 in (thermos)
Height: 1.5 in (cup)
Diameter: 3 in (cup)
Height: 1.25 in (stopper)
Diameter: 2.25 in (stopper)

Inscriptions

lunchbox:The Brady Bunch / THERMOS / THERMOS DIVISION / KING-SEELEY THERMOS CO. / 1970 PARAMOUNT PICTURES CORP. thermos:The Brady Bunch / BOTTLE NO.2824 / 1970 PARAMOUNT PICTURES CORP. / A BRAND OF VACCUM BOTTLE by THERMOS / HALF PINT SIZE / REPLACEMENT / PARTS / CUP 28A53 / STOPPER 722 / FILLER 28F
Lunchbox & Thermos, The Brady Bunch, 1970