Vintage 1950s–1960s Aladdin Industries Metal Lunch Box – “Safety First” Theme

This is an original mid-century Aladdin Industries metal lunch box featuring the classic “Safety First” poem and illustrations inside the lid, created in partnership with the National Safety Council. These early school lunch boxes were produced before the character-themed boxes of the late 1950s and are now popular with collectors and retro-decor enthusiasts.

Measurements:

• Length: 8”

• Width: 3-3/4”

• Height (with handle): 7-1/2”

Features:

• Original red plastic handle

• Metal latch closure (fully functional)

• Red top with cream body

• Interior metal bottle holder

• Safety poem + four illustrated safety cartoons inside the lid

• Made by Aladdin Industries, Nashville TN

Condition:

This lunch box shows typical age-related wear—scratches, paint loss, minor oxidation, and a small dent on the back corner of the lid (see photos). Interior is clean, latch works properly, and the original bottle holder is present. No thermos included. Structurally solid and displays beautifully.

Perfect for collectors of vintage lunch boxes, MCM décor, or retro Americana.

Ships fast and packed securely.