The lunchbox phenomemon began in the 1950's, the daytime equivalent of the TV dinner. Aladdin and American Thermos were the two main manufacturers, and the boxes themselves were a billboard for popular culture. Prices vary widely depending on subject, visual appeal, rarity and condition - do your homework so you don't get your lunch eaten.
The meat of this site is its detailed history section, describing the evolution of the lunch box in the 1950s and 6… [more]
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