McDonald's French Fry Packet, 1996-1998

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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 cardboard French Fry packet, 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

Packet (Container)

Date Made

1996-1998

Creator Notes

Made for McDonald's Corporation, Oak Brook, Illinois.

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

2010.2.78

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Susan Wineberg.

Material

Cardboard

Technique

Printing (Process)

Color

Red
Yellow (Color)
White (Color)

Dimensions

Width: 5.5 in (folded flat)
Length: 6 in (folded flat)

Inscriptions

Printed on front: large "M" McDonald's logo Printed on back left edge: www.mcdonalds.com Printed on bottom: 1996 McDonald's Corporation / Made in U.S.A. / The design of this box is a registered trademark of McDonald's Corporation.