Metal Lunch Box

Manufacturer / MakerCreated by Landers, Frary & Clark Co.

Date1930

Mediummetal

Dimensionslunch box: 8 3/4 × 9 3/4 × 4 1/2 in. (22.2 × 24.8 × 11.4 cm)
bottom: 7 × 9 1/4 × 4 1/2 in. (17.8 × 23.5 × 11.4 cm)
small inner tray, each: 1 1/2 × 4 × 4 in. (3.8 × 10.2 × 10.2 cm)
vacum bottle: 9 1/2 × 3 in. (24.1 × 7.6 cm)

ClassificationsTools & Equipment for Materials

Credit LineAlbuquerque Museum, gift of Ann L. Johnson

Object numberPC1978.94.3.A

DescriptionThis is a metal lunch box that includes various other components. The lunch box consists of silver metal which has been painted brown on the outside. The bottom is rectangular while the top has sloping sides that curve inwards before turning out again to form a domed top with a handle. On the shorter sides of the rectangle the upper portion follows the same pattern with sloping slides. Gold metal loops are also on the sides, this allows a strap to be attached. The box is opened by pulling out the right side, which also pulls out an inner rectangular bottom. Underneath the domed section is a holder for a thermos, which can be attached by turning it horizontally. The thermos includes a wooden cork and a metal lid, there are also two square containers that fit into the bottom of the box.

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