Hygienic Food Pack

Side view of a food container showing the rounded corners and straight sides. Side view of a food container showing the rounded corners and straight sides. Side view of a food container showing the rounded corners and straight sides. Side view of a food container showing the rounded corners and straight sides. Top view of a food container showing the moulded inscription in the lid. Top view of a food container showingthe inside surface of the lid. Top view of a food container showing the inside surface of the base. Underside view of a food container showing the base.
Side view of a food container showing the rounded corners and straight sides. Side view of a food container showing the rounded corners and straight sides. Side view of a food container showing the rounded corners and straight sides. Side view of a food container showing the rounded corners and straight sides. Top view of a food container showing the moulded inscription in the lid. Top view of a food container showingthe inside surface of the lid. Top view of a food container showing the inside surface of the base. Underside view of a food container showing the base.

Classification

Description

A rectangular lidded container made from colourless injection moulded polystyrene. Possibly for use in a refrigerator. Thought to be manufactured mid 20th century. This rectangular box is impressed with the words Hygienic Food Pack, set in a roundal in the centre of the lid. Four horizontal lines extend either side of the roundal across the top of the lid.
Designers & Manufacturers
Designer (Person)
Unknown
Manufacturer
Unknown

Inscriptions

moulded: "HYGIENIC FOOD PACK. Made in England" (lid and base)

Object number

AIBDC : 007057

Date

1950 - 1969 (circa)

Country

UK

Method

injection moulded

Material

plastic
PS
polystyrene
Dimensions
Width
175mm
Height
42mm
Depth
116mm

Colour

colourless