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Tumbler and Cover

1950-5 (designed), 1960-9 (manufactured)
Artist/Maker
Tupperware (manufacturer)
Earl Tupper (designer)
Place of origin
Florida (designed and made)

Polythene tumbler and cover, tall white tumbler with clear lid.

Object details

Category
Tableware & Cutlery
Object type
Tumbler and cover
Parts
This object consists of 2 parts.

  • Tumbler
  • Cover
Materials and techniques
Polythene
Polythene
Brief description
Tumbler and cover, polythene, designed by Earl Tupper, Tupperware, Orlando, designed 1950-5, manufactured in the 1960's.
Physical description
Polythene tumbler and cover, tall white tumbler with clear lid.
Credit line
Given by Anthea Bradbury
Object history
The tumblers were bought at a Tupperware party in Bristol during the 1960's.
Collection
Ceramics Collection
Accession number
C.122:1-1996

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
Record URL
https://collections.vam.ac.uk/item/O331972/tumbler-and-cover-earl-tupper/
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