NFL "Chicago Bears" Promotional Bag from McDonald's, 1995
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Artifact Overview
McDonald's was the official restaurant of the National Football League (NFL) in the mid-1990s. The nationwide fast-food chain touted this association by producing items, like this carryout bag, depicting NFL logos and images of teams within regional markets. McDonald's hoped the promotion would lure hungry football fans into their restaurants and drive-throughs while the NFL looked to expand viewership.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Bag (Generic container)
Date Made
September 1995
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Made by J. Newville for the McDonald's Corporation.
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
97.5.528
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Jeff and Marilyn Escue.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Color
Brown
Blue
Orange (Color)
Dimensions
Height: 11.5 in
Width: 7.125 in
Length: 4.625 in
Inscriptions
MCDONALD'S IS THE OFFICIAL RESTAURANT OF THE NFL/BEARS [front/back] | B/ITEM COUNT/4-6 ITEMS/[COPYRIGHT] 1994 MCDONALD'S CORPORATION/MADE IN U.S.A./.../(26172)/J. NEWVILLE [bottom]
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