Vintage Norwegian Christmas Lunchbox

According to information found online, this lunchbox was manufactured for Grundvig & Engelsviken in Norway by Foblik which is short for "Forenede Blikkfabrikker" (United Tin Factories), producers of numerous Disney-themed tins in the 1930-40s. Grundvig & Engelsviken was a fish packing company established in the early 1900s by Carl Grundvig and Ole Engelsviken in the city of Fredrikstad.

The tin was issued circa 1940, and it likely contained Christmas herrings. The lid is bordered by a mistletoe design and reads "God Jul!" ("Merry Christmas" in Norwegian). Snow White appears to be serving the fish on a tray. The two animals on the floor are a chipmunk and squirrel, but it's interesting that they've been given the markings of a skunk. Was this a not-so-subliminal message about the odor to be found within the tin?

In the wrap-around illustration, the Seven Dwarfs march under the stars through the snow-covered forest. Each is seen carrying a sardine tin as they head home to the cottage.

The "with permission of" copyright marking reads "MED TILLATELSE AV: WALT DISNEY MICKEY MOUSE LTD."

Tin measures approximately 7" x 5.25" and 3.5"deep.

Lunchbox is complete with latch and handle.

Images via Mr. Mint's Lunchboxes and hd5669.

Snow White Plastic Lunch Boxes

These Snow White lunch boxes were manufactured by Aladdin Industries Inc. in Nashville, TN. The artwork on the blue box and thermos match that of other items that were produced in 1993 for the re-release of the film.

Unlike the blue one above, the red lunch box has metal components on the handle and latch. Also the artwork is more consistent with earlier promotions. This box may date from the 1980s.

Blue box images courtesy of ChevyCollector55, vtg4less, and tvcollec. 
Red images courtesy of American Trilogy and CornerShopCollectors.

Made of plastic, the boxes measure 8" x 7" x 3 1/2", Thermos approximately 6 1/4" tall.

Williams-Sonoma Baking Fun

Back in December of last year, Williams-Sonoma released an exclusive series of kitchen items for the Snow White baking enthusiast. This 2011 collection is still available and consists of a cakelet pan, spatula, cupcake kit, cookie cutter set, and a child-size apron. All sold separately. Let's have a quick look at each...

Cakelet Pan...

Made exclusively for Williams-Sonoma by Nordic Ware, the nonstick cast-aluminum cakelet pan, bakes eight mini cakes in the shapes of Snow White and all Seven Dwarfs. Retail price $39.95 (USD).

Cakelet Pan in Packaging

Spatula...

A stainless-steel handle and a flexible, heat-resistant nylon-silicone Snow White head make flipping cookies a blast. Won't scratch nonstick pans. BPA free, dishwasher safe. And again, as with all of these items, it's a Williams-Sonoma exclusive. Retail price $14.00.

Cupcake Decorating Kit...

The boxed set contains 24 cupcake liners (12 Snow White and 12 Evil Queen). They're made of greaseproof paper with food-safe soy ink. Also includes 24 die-cut printed paper toppers attached to wooden toothpicks. Retail price $12.00.

Cookie Cutters Set...

Equipped with metal spring-loaded stamps, this set of four cookie cutters imprint the facial features of Snow White, Grumpy, Dopey and the Evil Queen. Made of plastic. Retail price $19.95.

Kid Apron...

Snow White is embroidered on a pink cotton twill apron made for junior-size children. Includes front pocket and adjustable neck strap. Can also be ordered with up to 9 personalized embroidered letters. Measures 19" wide x 25" long. Retail price $24.95.

Stock images copyright Disney/Williams-Sonoma. Additional photos from personal collection.

Special thanks to Shelley Parker Chandler of Tao of Cake for the heads up on these items.