Superman Lunch Box

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Aladdin Industries
Description (Brief)
This tin lunch box was manufactured by Aladdin Industries in 1978. Released on the heels of the 1978 Superman movie, this lunch box shows the Daily Planets newsroom on the back, featuring images of Clark Kent, Lois Lane, Perry White, and Jimmy Olsen. The other side shows an image of Superman flying high above Metropolis in all his costumed glory.
Location
Currently not on view
Credit Line
Gift of D. Sean and Robin S. Brickell
1978
ID Number
2001.3087.26.01
nonaccession number
2001.3087
catalog number
2001.3087.26.01
Object Name
lunch box
Physical Description
tin (overall material)
Measurements
overall: 22 cm x 20 cm x 10 cm; 8 11/16 in x 7 7/8 in x 3 15/16 in
National Museum of American History
subject
School Personal Equipment
Superman
Food Culture
Television
Record ID
nmah_1196319
Usage of Metadata (Object Detail Text)
CC0
This tin lunch box was manufactured by Aladdin Industries in 1978. Released on the heels of the 1978 Superman movie, this lunch box shows the Daily Planets newsroom on the back, featuring images of Clark Kent, Lois Lane, Perry White, and Jimmy Olsen.
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