C.H. Palmer Night Lunch Wagon, circa 1890

Summary

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

Creators

Unknown

Henry Ford Museum
 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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