C.H. Palmer Night Lunch Wagon, circa 1890
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This item comes from the collection of Richard J. S. Gutman, the leading expert on American diners, which was amassed in the course of a thesis, then four books, numerous articles, exhibitions, restorations, and other consulting projects. Diners were preceded by portable lunch wagons like this one. Charles H. Palmer, of Worcester, Massachusetts, patented this lunch wagon in 1891.
This item comes from the collection of Richard J. S. Gutman, the leading expert on American diners, which was amassed in the course of a thesis, then four books, numerous articles, exhibitions, restorations, and other consulting projects. Diners were preceded by portable lunch wagons like this one. Charles H. Palmer, of Worcester, Massachusetts, patented this lunch wagon in 1891.
Artifact
Print (Visual work)
Subject Date
circa 1890
Collection Title
On Exhibit
at Henry Ford Museum in Collections Gallery
Object ID
2019.72.11
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Richard J.S. Gutman Diner Collection.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Photomechanical processes
Color
Black-and-white (Colors)
Dimensions
Height: 4.25 in (print)
Width: 5.5 in (print)
Height: 6 in (cardboard frame)
Width: 8 in (cardboard frame)
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