Fred Flintstone Plastic Character Mug, 1968

Summary

This mug depicts Fred Flintstone, the main character of the animated television sitcom, "The Flintstones," which aired on prime time from 1960 to 1966. A parody of modern suburban life, this show offered a family-friendly version of Jackie Gleason's gritty "Honeymooners" TV series that aired from 1955 to 1956.

This mug depicts Fred Flintstone, the main character of the animated television sitcom, "The Flintstones," which aired on prime time from 1960 to 1966. A parody of modern suburban life, this show offered a family-friendly version of Jackie Gleason's gritty "Honeymooners" TV series that aired from 1955 to 1956.

Artifact

Mug

Date Made

1968

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

2009.46.4

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Diana & John A. Mio.

Material

Plastic

Technique

Molding (Forming)

Color

Black (Color)
Blue
Peach (Color)
White (Color)

Dimensions

Height: 3.25 in

Diameter: 2.75 in

Inscriptions

On back: Yabba Dabba Doo/ FLINTSTONES® Multiple / Brabd/ Vitamins Are Good to Chew!/ ©MCMLXIIX HANNA-BARBERA PROD., INC.

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