Postcard of Lindholm's Diner, Rutland, Vermont, circa 1950

Summary

After World War II, Americans were eating out more than ever before. Diners became familiar sights--especially in New England (where the industry originated), New York, and New Jersey (where the industry was moving). Their new, modern streamlined forms, like the diner shown here, represented efficiency and progress--perfect embodiments of a nation on the go.

After World War II, Americans were eating out more than ever before. Diners became familiar sights--especially in New England (where the industry originated), New York, and New Jersey (where the industry was moving). Their new, modern streamlined forms, like the diner shown here, represented efficiency and progress--perfect embodiments of a nation on the go.

Artifact

Postcard

Date Made

circa 1950

Subject Date

circa 1950

Creators

Unknown

 On Exhibit

By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center

Object ID

87.9.21.4

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Cardboard
Paper (Fiber product)

Technique

Photomechanical processes

Color

Multicolored

Dimensions

Height: 3.5 in

Width: 5.5 in

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