Mould for a Tupperware container, 1965.

Made:
1965-1970 in United States and Harrow
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Single Impression mould used in the injection moulding of a
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Single Impression mould used in the injection moulding of a
Science Museum Group Collection
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Single Impression mould used in the injection moulding of a
Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Single Impression mould used in the injection moulding of a
Science Museum Group Collection
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Single Impression mould used in the injection moulding of a
Science Museum Group Collection
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Single Impression mould used in the injection moulding of a
Science Museum Group Collection
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Single Impression mould used in the injection moulding of a
Science Museum Group Collection
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Single Impression mould used in the injection moulding of a
Science Museum Group Collection
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Single Impression mould used in the injection moulding of a
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Single Impression mould used in the injection moulding of a
Science Museum Group Collection
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Single Impression mould used in the injection moulding of a
Science Museum Group Collection
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Single Impression mould used in the injection moulding of a Tupperware "Mix-n-stor" container. Late 1960s. Provided with an example of the plastic jug injected in the mould.

Single Impression mould used in the injection moulding of a Tupperware "Mix-n-stor" container. Late 1960s.

During the Second World War, the British-invented polythene was used extensively for military purposes. After 1945 it found various other applications, including the development of Tupperware - a range of kitchen containers featuring a patented seal - by the American engineer Earl Silan Tupper. Tupperware became enormously popular after Tupper's marketing genius Brownie Wise developed the idea of 'party plan' selling.

Details

Category:
Plastics and Modern Materials
Object Number:
1985-201
Materials:
steel (metal) and polyethylene (polythene)
Measurements:
overall: 1050 mm x 740 mm x 470 mm, Wt. 970kg
type:
piece mould
credit:
Tupperware International