Few things evoke mid-20th-century suburban life more than Tupperware parties. Though these home get-togethers were designed as a way to sell new products, they also doubled as social events where women congregated to talk, laugh, and celebrate the convenience of modern homemaking.
From brightly colored bowls to the beloved burping seal, Tupperware revolutionized kitchens across the world. Take a look at these 14 photos that capture the nostalgia and wonder of Tupperware parties.
1. Quick, Catch!
2. There’s Plenty for Everyone, Ladies!
3. If Only They Knew Plastic Would Eventually Wreak Havoc on the Environment
4. Who Knew Wearing Tupperware on Your Head Was Quite the Party Trick in the ’50s?
5. Fresh Ideas and Even Fresher Food
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6. Let’s See Here, What Are the Options? Ah yes, Plastic, Plastic, and More Plastic
7. Selling Freshness and Success — One Burp Seal at a Time
8. Who Says Tupperware Only Belongs in the Kitchen? Not This Lady
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9. The Tupperware Sisterhood: It’s Not Silly if Everyone Is Doing It
10. ‘Listen, I Know I Look Ridiculous, but You’ve Gotta See How Airtight These Lids Are!’
11. A Moment for This Chic Colander Hat
12. Plastic, Parties, and Profits: The Mary Kay of the ’50s
13. The Housewives’ Social Club: Add One More Spoon, and You Might Just Take Flight!
14. Not Everyone Is Psyched About the Bowls
Want more snapshots of suburban life?
Then check out Here’s What Suburban Backyards Looked Like Before Fancy Decks and Pools Took Over. You should also take a look at 11 Signs You Grew Up in a Middle-Class Household and The Vanishing Middle-Class Job: Then vs. Now.
