"Saran Wrap" Transparent Cling Wrap, circa 1954
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Artifact Overview
Saran Wrap, introduced in 1953, came from the research and development that created many plastics during World War II. Its strength and tight clinginess--and ability to keep food fresher longer--made it popular with consumers. Though convenient and inexpensive, plastic wrap is made from chemicals that are potentially harmful as they break down. Plastic wrap is hard to recycle, contributing to the plastic pollution crisis.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Food wrap
Date Made
circa 1954
Creators
Place of Creation
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
2020.63.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Metal
Cardboard
Color
Blue
Yellow (Color)
Red
White (Color)
Dimensions
Height: 2 in (Packaging)
Width: 12.125 in (Packaging)
Length: 2.125 in (Packaging)
Inscriptions
on front flap of packaging:
ODOR PROTECTION / FRESHER MEAT / DOW / REPLACEMENT OR REFUND OF MONEY / Guaranteed by / Good Housekeeping / IF NOT AS ADVERTISED THEREIN / Saran-Wrap
on front of packaging, under flap:
U.S. PATENTS 2160931-2233442 THE DOW CHEMICAL COMPANY MIDLAND, MICHIGAN / 1 LIFT COVER 2 PULL TO LENGTH 3 CLOSE COVER 4 PRESS HERE 5 TEAR UP AGAINST CUTTER
on back of packaging:
RESISTS / TARNISH / PREVENTS / DRYING / DOW / REPLACEMENT OR REFUND OF MONEY / Guaranteed by / Good Housekeeping / IF NOT AS ADVERTISED THEREIN / Saran-Wrap / THE MIRACLE PLASTIC WRAP - NEEDS NO SEALING
on sides of packaging:
DOW / Saran- / Wrap / 25 FEET / FOODSAVER
on top of packaging:
PERFECT CHEESE WRAP / COVERS AND CLINGS / DOW (R) / TRANSPARENT / RE-USABLE / Saran-Wrap / THE MIRACLE PLASTIC WRAP - NEEDS NO SEALING
on bottom of packaging:
FRESHER FRUIT / SAVES FOOD / DOW / TRANSPARENT / RE-USABLE / Saran-Wrap / THE MIRACLE PLASTIC WRAP - NEEDS NO SEALING
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