Chenango Diner Menu, 1940-1959

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. The Chenango Diner was located in the hamlet of Chenango Bridge, New York. This is a rare survival of an early diner menu.

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. The Chenango Diner was located in the hamlet of Chenango Bridge, New York. This is a rare survival of an early diner menu.

Artifact

Menu

Date Made

1940-1959

Creators

Chenango Diner 

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

2019.72.8

Credit

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

Material

Paper (Fiber product)

Technique

Printing (Process)
Laminating

Color

Black-and-white (Colors)

Dimensions

Height: 8.5 in

Width: 12 in

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