Big Boy Ashtray, 1950-1965
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The famous Big Boy in his red and white checkerboard overalls is a well-known logo. He can be found standing in front of restaurants enticing customers into eat. Or he can be seen standing atop ceramic ashtrays or other restaurant merchandise.
The famous Big Boy in his red and white checkerboard overalls is a well-known logo. He can be found standing in front of restaurants enticing customers into eat. Or he can be seen standing atop ceramic ashtrays or other restaurant merchandise.
Artifact
Ashtray
Date Made
1950-1965
Place of Creation
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
2010.107.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Ceramic (Material)
Color
Ivory (Color)
Red
Blue
Brown
Gold (Color)
Dimensions
Height: 3.75 in
Diameter: 3.75 in
Circumference: 12.25 in
Inscriptions
Painted on figure's shirt: BIG / BOY Stamped on bottom: MADE IN / JAPAN
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