Kip's Big Boy Ashtray, 1955-1970

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Artifact Overview

This glass ashtray shows the famous Big Boy logo holding the famous Big Boy hamburger. According to franchise history, Robert "Bob" Wian, Jr. created the double-decker hamburger, the "Big Boy," in the 1937 when a customer asked for something different from the regular hamburger. His creation was a success and the "Big Boy" became a franchise favorite.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Ashtray

Date Made

1955-1970

Location

at Henry Ford Museum in Driving America

Object ID

2010.106.1

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Glass (Material)

Color

Grayish green

Dimensions

Height: 1.25 in
Width : 4.25 in
Circumference: 13.5 in

Inscriptions

Printed around base: ENJOY A BIG BOY / AMERICA'S FAVORITE HAMBURGER Printed in interior of base: Big Boy logo / KIP'S