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
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