"Serving the World," Worcester Lunch Car Company Catalog, 1930-1934

Summary

One of New England's premier diner manufacturers, the Worcester Lunch Car Company of Worcester, Massachusetts, began as a lunch wagon builder in 1905. From the mid-1920s to the mid-1950s, this company produced at least seven models of diners, with customizable choices. This 1930-34 catalog was one of only four that the company issued during its existence.

One of New England's premier diner manufacturers, the Worcester Lunch Car Company of Worcester, Massachusetts, began as a lunch wagon builder in 1905. From the mid-1920s to the mid-1950s, this company produced at least seven models of diners, with customizable choices. This 1930-34 catalog was one of only four that the company issued during its existence.

Artifact

Booklet

Subject Date

1930-1934

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

2019.72.287

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Richard J.S. Gutman Diner Collection.

Material

Ink
Paper (Fiber product)

Technique

Bookbinding (Process)
Printing (Process)

Color

Multicolored

Dimensions

Height: 9 in

Width: 6.125 in

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