12 Nostalgic Photos of 1950s Tupperware Parties

Written by Alina Wang on
A black and white photo of a lively vintage Tupperware party, featuring a group of women seated in a living room. One woman enthusiastically demonstrates products to the others, who are smiling and engaging with each other.

Few things evoke mid-20th-century suburban life more than Tupperware parties. Though these gatherings were designed as a way to sell new products, they also doubled as social events where women came together to chat, laugh, and celebrate the convenience of modern homemaking. From brightly colored bowls to the beloved burping seal, Tupperware revolutionized kitchens across the world. Whether you remember attending a party or are just curious about this slice of history, here are 12 photos that capture the nostalgia and wonder of Tupperware parties.

1. A group of women donning hats made from Tupperware, circa 1955

A woman demonstrates plastic containers to a group of seated women in a living room. Various containers are displayed around the room. The women, dressed in vintage attire, appear engaged and attentive.
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2. If only they knew plastic would eventually wreak havoc on the environment

A group of women sit outdoors, interacting over a display of plastic household items on a table. One woman hands a plastic item to another. Trees and water can be seen in the background. The scene appears to be a casual meeting or gathering.
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3. Who knew wearing Tupperware on your head was quite the party trick in the ’50s?

A group of women in a living room, some sitting on wicker chairs, are wearing creative hats made of household items. One woman stands, smiling, while others clap and laugh. The room is decorated with plants and curtains.
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Archive Photos/Getty Images

4. Fresh ideas and even fresher food

A woman stands demonstrating plastic containers to a group of seated women in a living room. The table in front is covered with various kitchen products. The setting appears to be from the 1960s, with mid-century style dresses.
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5. Let’s see here, what are the options? Ah yes, plastic, plastic, and more plastic.

A person seated outdoors on a wicker chair is reading a magazine, which displays a series of illustrated instructions. The person is holding a pen in their right hand. The ground is paved with stone and bordered by grass.
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6. Selling freshness and success — one burp seal at a time

A group of women sit outdoors, attentively watching a woman presenting Tupperware products. One woman covers her mouth, while others look on with interest. The presenter holds a container, and various Tupperware items are displayed on a table in front.
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7. Who says Tupperware only belongs in the kitchen? Not this lady.

A woman wearing a plaid dress is bent over slightly, with hair rollers and a cone-shaped device on her head. The room has curtains and another person is seated in the background. The setting appears to be from an earlier era.
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8. The Tupperware sisterhood: It’s not silly if everyone is doing it

A group of women sits in a living room, laughing and wearing various quirky hats stacked on their heads. The mood is light-hearted and jovial, with some women adjusting their hats while others smile and chat.
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Graphic House/Archive Photos/Getty Images

9. ‘Listen, I know I look ridiculous, but you’ve gotta see how airtight these lids are!’

Black and white photo of two women at a Tupperware party, wearing bowls as hats. One woman is holding a small container, sitting on a couch, while the other stands, engaging with her. Other women with similar hats are seated in the background.
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10. A moment for this chic colander hat

A woman with her back to the camera wearing a creative headpiece made of kitchen utensils and a large bow stands in a room. Several seated women wearing similar novelty hats are visible in the background.
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Graphic House/Archive Photos/Getty Images

11. Plastic, parties, and profits: The Mary Kay of the ’50s

A woman demonstrates Tupperware containers to a group of seated women outdoors. Several containers are displayed on a table covered with a cloth. Trees and a large body of water are visible in the background.
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Archive Photos/Getty Images

12. The housewives’ social club: Add one more spoon, and you might just take flight!

Black and white photo of a woman indoors wearing a creative hat made of household items, with a smile, touching the hat. Other people in the background also wear unique hats, enjoying the event.
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Alina Wang

From Queens, New York, Alina has a Bachelors degree in Corporate Communications from CUNY Baruch and enjoys writing and creating content on a variety of topics, including lifestyle, politics, and, of course, wealth trends. Find her on X @atlasseventeen