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]
NFL "Chicago Bears" Promotional Bag from McDonald's, 1995