Allyear SnacKit photograph collection, circa 1950s

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Allyear Manufacturing Co. (Seattle, Wash.)
Title
Allyear SnacKit photograph collection
Dates
circa 1950s (inclusive)
Quantity
12 photographs and 1 brochure ( 1 folder) ; sizes vary
Collection Number
PH1450
Summary
Promotional photographs and brochure for the Allyear SnacKit, a lunchbox for outdoor eating produced by the Allyear Manufacturing Co. in Seattle, Washington
Repository
University of Washington Libraries, Special Collections
Special Collections
University of Washington Libraries
Box 352900
Seattle, WA
98195-2900
Telephone: 2065431929
Fax: 2065431931
speccoll@uw.edu
Access Restrictions

Entire collection can be viewed on the Libraries’ Digital Collections website. Permission of Visual Materials Curator required to view originals. Contact Special Collections for more information.

Languages
English

Historical BackgroundReturn to Top

The Allyear SnacKit--"a completely new idea in outdoor eating"--was an aluminum lunchbox and tray produced by the Allyear Manufacturing Co. in Seattle, Washington. It was marketed especially toward motorists, family picnics, and sportsmen.

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

Photographs and brochure describing the Allyear SnacKit: "a completely new idea in outdoor eating" from the Allyear Manufacturing Co. in Seattle, WA showing people using it in an automobile, on a picnic, and at home

Use of the CollectionReturn to Top

Alternative Forms Available

View the digital version of the collection

Restrictions on Use

Status of creator's copyrights is unknown; restrictions may exist on copying, quotation, or publication. Users are responsible for researching copyright status before use.

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Acquisition Information

Source: Fairlook Antiques, February 2, 2010.

Processing Note

Processed by Erica Turner, February 2017.

Accessioned as PH2016-014.

Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top

 

Container(s) Description Dates
Folder item
1 1 Allyear SnacKit pamphlet
The pamphlet describes the uses of the Allyear SnacKit.
circa 1948-1950s
1 2a Woman and her son using the Allyear SnacKit in a car.
Contact print.
circa 1948-1950s
1 2b Woman and her son using the Allyear SnacKit in a car.
Enlarged and cropped image of item 2a.Handwritten on verso: We have seen the case shown on this photo on Nov. 12/48. Aladdin Industries Inc. F.C. Terry, V.Pres.Handwritten on verso: We have seen the case shown on this photo on Nov. 18, 1948. [illegible]. Gen. Mgr.
circa 1948-1950s
1 3a Family using Allyear SnacKit at picnic.
Contact print.
circa 1948-1950s
1 3b Family using Allyear SnacKit at picnic.
Enlarged and cropped image of item 3a.
circa 1948-1950s
1 4 Family using Allyear SnacKit at picnic.
Contact print.
circa 1948-1950s
1 5a Man and boy using Allyear SnacKit in a boat.
Contact print.
circa 1948-1950s
1 5b Man and boy using Allyear SnacKit in a boat.
Enlarged and cropped image of item 5a.
circa 1948-1950s
1 6 Closed Allyear SnacKit box. circa 1948-1950s
1 7 Woman washing interior of Allyear SnacKit. circa 1948-1950s
1 8 Woman making sandwich with Allyear SnacKit open and partially packed. circa 1948-1950s
1 9 Woman packing a meal into the Allyear SnacKit. circa 1948-1950s

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

  • Lunchboxes--Washington (State)--Seattle
  • Picnics--Washington (State)--Seattle

Form or Genre Terms

  • Photographs

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

  • Visual Materials Collections (University of Washington)