Kool-Aid Pitcher, circa 1994

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Artifact Overview

In the 1920s, Nebraska businessman Edwin Perkins developed a popular soft drink concentrate. The glass bottles he shipped it in were heavy and often leaked or broke, so Perkins reworked his liquid recipe to create a powdered mix that could be packaged in paper envelopes. Kool-Aid quickly became an American favorite. In the 1950s, General Foods Corporation purchased Perkins's company and introduced the iconic Kool-Aid pitcher.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Pitcher (Vessel)

Date Made

circa 1994

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

2005.0.25.8.1

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic

Color

Red

Dimensions

Height: 7.5 in
Width: 7.25 in
Length: 5.75 in

Kool-Aid Pitcher, circa 1994