The Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History presents a history of the lunch box, with a section specifically for cowboys and astronauts. Today’s box features art from Tom Corbett: Space Cadet.
Comic books, radio shows, and television introduced a cast of action characters to American school children. Fearless champions of a mythical Old West joined with explorers of outer space on the illustrated metal lunch box and its companion drink container.
The steel box had reached its ideal form. Change shifted to the action circulating around all sides of the two containers. Manufacturers competed for rights to the latest horseback hero or starship warrior.
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I realize that it’s because of the angle of the lunch box, but it looks like Tom’s getting a hug from his space buddy. “Ho boy, is this ever awkward,” thinks the third astronaut and begins to pretend to make adjustments to his large lunar gizmo.
We’ve got some Space Cadets in Mount Shasta, too. ;)
Oh… I’m sure they’re just good friends. [nod nod] But if the other guy’s call-sign is Snuggle-bunny, worry.