Name/Title
Kaiser Lunch BoxEntry/Object ID
2024.66.2Description
The image depicts a vintage, rectangular metal lunchbox with a dark blue finish, featuring a hinged lid and gold-colored floral patterns on its surface. The box has a sturdy, rounded metal handle on each side, attached with rivets; in second image the hinged lid is open, revealing its shiny golden interior. Stamped in the box bottom is “Tindeco”. Material: metal. Size: 5" x 7 1/2" x 4" H.Use
Child's school lunch box.Context
This collection is from the family of Emily Kaiser Wetzstein (1917-2009) who lived in Vivian Township of Waseca County. Note with box: "Emily's lunch bucket used in grade school from Georgina Roesler."Collection
Emily Kaiser WetzsteinCataloged By
PfenMade/Created
Manufacturer
TindecoDate made
circa 1920 - circa 1935Lexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Secondary Object Term
LunchboxNomenclature Primary Object Term
Carrier, FoodNomenclature Sub-Class
Food Service AccessoriesNomenclature Class
Food Service T&ENomenclature Category
Category 04: Tools & Equipment for MaterialsCreate Date
April 21, 2026Update Date
May 7, 2026
