Vintage Lunch Box, Raggedy Ann & Andy, Storage Box, Collectible Marketing, Advertising Products, Pop Culture Characters, Nostalgia Children's School Memorabilia, Americana Collectors, Cartoons, Display Decor, (Discontinued)
Vintage: 1973
Details: This vintage metal school lunch box features the iconic Raggedy Ann & Andy characters in a farm setting on one side and ice skating on the other side. Manufactured by Aladdin Industries in Nashville, Tenn., for The Bobb's Merrill Company. There are several condition issues, please see below for details. This is a prized collectible for enthusiasts of Americana and nostalgic children's toys. Embrace the rustic, nostalgic charm of this metal box, perfect for display or storage. Ideal for collectors of pop culture memorabilia, this lunch box evokes cherished memories and adds character to any collection or decor.
Condition: Vintage - Used. Average Vintage Condition. There is no thermos and no handle. There is paint loss, scratches, scuffs, discoloration, (only one side retains original colors), corrosion, and one very tiny dent in a bottom corner. This is what we would call Rustic/Primitive Vintage, many enjoy this type of wear and patina. Up close examples photographed for you. Please review all pictures and make sure you love this item before purchasing, we can't accept returns. Sold As Is. Please remember these are VINTAGE and ANTIQUE items, they are NOT new, every effort has been made to show any scratches, wear and tear and imperfections.
The Bobbs-Merrill Company owned the rights to the Raggedy Ann books and other related merchandise, though the Gruelle family retained rights to the original stuffed dolls. By a 1960 agreement with the author's widow, the publishing company acquired rights to the characters' intellectual property for products like books, while Myrtle Gruelle kept the rights for the stuffed doll versions, which were later licensed to other manufacturers.
Aladdin Industries was originally founded as "The Mantle Lamp Company" in 1908 by Victor S. Johnson, Sr., making non-electric, "Aladdin lamps". In 1914, Aladdin Industries was formed as a subsidiary to develop and sell thermos bottles and other insulated items. In 1949, The Mantle Lamp Company and Aladdin Industries merged, adopting the "Aladdin Industries" name, and moved their operations to Nashville, Tennessee. This is where they produced the first character-based school lunchbox featuring Hopalong Cassidy in 1950 that was a great success and led to more themed lunch boxes. In 2002, the Aladdin brand was acquired by Pacific Market International (PMI), a Seattle-based company. Today they continue to make lunchboxes, kerosene lamps, stoves, and thermal food and beverage containers.
