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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)19501959
- 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
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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
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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
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
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Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
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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)