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Egg box

Front view of an egg box showing the closed lid and clasps used to keep the lid closed. Rear view of an egg box showing the three integral hinges for the lid. Underside view of an egg box showing the living hinges on the rear and the round spaces for the eggs. Top view of an egg box showing the click closure and the round spaces for the eggs. Internal view of an egg box showing the lid open and the moulded structural supports. Internal view of an egg box showing a close view of the integral hinges.
Front view of an egg box showing the closed lid and clasps used to keep the lid closed. Rear view of an egg box showing the three integral hinges for the lid. Underside view of an egg box showing the living hinges on the rear and the round spaces for the eggs. Top view of an egg box showing the click closure and the round spaces for the eggs. Internal view of an egg box showing the lid open and the moulded structural supports. Internal view of an egg box showing a close view of the integral hinges.

Classification

Description

An orange, injection moulded polypropylene egg box, with a click closing lid which has an integral living hinge. This box designed to hold one dozen eggs and dates from around the 1960s.
Designers & Manufacturers
Designer (Person)
Unknown
Manufacturer
Unknown

Object number

AIBDC : 0_6610

Date

1960 - 1969 (circa)

Method

injection moulded

Material

plastic
PP
polypropylene
Dimensions
Width
143mm
Depth
60mm
Length
182mm

Colour

orange