"Jim Henson's Muppets" Lunchbox, 1979
THF187289 / "Jim Henson's Muppets" Lunchbox, 1979 / view
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Artifact Overview
Jim Henson's Muppets experienced their greatest fame on TV, with The Muppet Show (1976 to 1981). The show introduced millions to Henson's unique blend of humor and imagination. This lunchbox was the second produced in connection with the show. It focused on individual characters. Different versions included Kermit or Animal on one side, rather than Fozzie Bear, as on this lunchbox.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Lunchbox
Date Made
1979
Creators
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
2021.53.1.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Metal
Plastic
Color
Multicolored
Dimensions
Height: 7.375 in
Width: 8.75 in
Length: 4 in
Inscriptions
on front of lunchbox:
Jim Henson's / MUPPETS
on back of lunchbox:
Fozzie / Bear TM
on top of lunchbox:
THERMOS(R)
on bottom of lunchbox:
Jim Henson's / MUPPETS / (C) Henson Associates, Inc. 1979 / THERMOS DIVISION / KING-SEELEY THERMOS CO.
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Jim Henson's Muppets experienced their greatest fame on TV, with The Muppet Show (1976 to 1981). The show introduced millions to Henson's unique blend of humor and imagination. The lunchbox that this thermos came in was the second produced in connection with the show. The images on it featured individual characters. The thermos featured a twist-off lid and built-in straw.