McDonald's "Egg McMuffin Sandwich" Container, 1980-1990
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Herb Peterson, owner of a Santa Barbara McDonald's franchise, introduced the Egg McMuffin breakfast sandwich in 1972. This invention opened up the entire fast food breakfast market. The polystyrene "clamshell" box, considered superior over paper packaging for its insulation and protection of the food inside, was phased out in 1990 for its harmful effects on the environment.
Herb Peterson, owner of a Santa Barbara McDonald's franchise, introduced the Egg McMuffin breakfast sandwich in 1972. This invention opened up the entire fast food breakfast market. The polystyrene "clamshell" box, considered superior over paper packaging for its insulation and protection of the food inside, was phased out in 1990 for its harmful effects on the environment.
Artifact
Packaging
Date Made
1980-1990
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
2010.2.48
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Susan Wineberg.
Material
Styrofoam (TM)
Technique
Injection molding
Printing (Process)
Color
Brown
Orange (Color)
Yellow (Color)
Dimensions
Height: 3 in
Width: 5 in
Length: 5 in
Inscriptions
printed on top and sides of lid: EGG / McMUFFIN / FRESH GRADE A LARGE EGG / LEAN CANADIAN STYLE BACON
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