McDonald's Plastic Drinking Cup, 1986
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Artifact Overview
In 1948, the McDonald brothers transformed their Southern California drive-in into the fast food concept that we know today. The "M" logo on this plastic beverage cup, inspired by the famous golden arches of the restaurant, became McDonald's standard logo by the 1960s. Today this logo is recognized throughout the world.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Cup
Date Made
1986-1988
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Made by Louisiana Plastics, Incorporated in Saint Louis, Missouri for McDonald's Corporation.
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
2010.2.38
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Susan Wineberg.
Material
Plastic
Technique
Injection molding
Color
White (Color)
Red
Yellow (Color)
Orange (Color)
Green
Dimensions
Height: 7 in
Diameter: 6.125 in (Circumference at widest point)
Inscriptions
Printed on cup front:
"M" logo with McDonald's printed on it
Printed below main logo:
Logos for Coca-Cola Classic / Diet Coke / Sprite
Near bottom of reverse:
1986 McDonald's Corp.
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