McDonald's "Bedtime" Happy Meal Cup, 1989

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Artifact Overview

During February 1989, McDonald's offered a "Bedtime" series of toys in their Happy Meals. This nighttime-themed cup could hold that "cup of water" many suddenly thirsty kids request before going to sleep.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Cup

Date Made

1989

Creator Notes

Made by Louisiana Plastics, Incorporated in Saint Louis, Missouri for McDonald's Corporation.

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

97.5.190.3

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Jeff and Marilyn Escue.

Material

Plastic

Technique

Injection molding

Color

Blue
White (Color)
Yellow (Color)
Red
Pink (Color)

Dimensions

Height: 4.5 in
Diameter: 3.25 in (at widest)
Circumference: 9.75 in (at widest)

Inscriptions

Stamped on bottom: LOUISIANA PLASTICS, INC. / ST. LOUIS, MO / 14 / 12 DC Printed on lower exterior: 1988 MCDONALD'S CORPORATION