Big Boy Ashtray, 1950-1965

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Artifact Overview

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 Details

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
Big Boy Ashtray, 1950-1965