Kaiser Lunch Box

Name/Title

Kaiser Lunch Box

Entry/Object ID

2024.66.2

Description

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 Wetzstein

Cataloged By

Pfen

Made/Created

Manufacturer

Tindeco

Date made

circa 1920 - circa 1935

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Secondary Object Term

Lunchbox

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Carrier, Food

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Food Service Accessories

Nomenclature Class

Food Service T&E

Nomenclature Category

Category 04: Tools & Equipment for Materials

Create Date

April 21, 2026

Update Date

May 7, 2026