A & W Car Window Serving Tray, 1950-1960
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In 1919, Roy W. Allen ran a small walk-up root beer stand in California, when he partnered with his employee Frank Wright. The partners opened three subsequent root beer stands, then franchised their concept nationwide. By the mid-1920s, "tray boys" and "tray girls" provided eat-in-your-car service. This serving tray hooked onto the window of a car.
In 1919, Roy W. Allen ran a small walk-up root beer stand in California, when he partnered with his employee Frank Wright. The partners opened three subsequent root beer stands, then franchised their concept nationwide. By the mid-1920s, "tray boys" and "tray girls" provided eat-in-your-car service. This serving tray hooked onto the window of a car.
Artifact
Tray
Date Made
1950-1960
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
87.194.23
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Metal
Color
Silver (Color)
Dimensions
Height: 3.5 in
Width: 11 in
Length: 14 in
Inscriptions
Impressed on center: A & W / ROOT BEER / ICE / COLD / REG US PATENT OFFICE / TRADE / TRACO / MARK / DALLAS / U.S.A.
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