Egg box

Datasheet
Type of object
Egg holder
Origin
Switzerland ?
Technique and material

Aluminium, leather

Date
20th century
Dimensions
5 x 17.5 x 14.5 cm

The first box to transport eggs was invented by Thomas P. Bethell in 1906 and called the Raylite Egg Box. This particular version was used to transport boiled eggs individually, to go on a picnic for instance.

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