Big Boy Bank, 1971
THF101214 / Big Boy Bank, 1971
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Artifact Overview
In 1936, Robert "Bob" Wian, Jr. opened Bob's Pantry in Glendale, California. He later sold franchises of his "Big Boy" restaurants across the country. The franchises are famous for their double-decker hamburger and Big Boy statues. Souvenir merchandise featuring the famous Big Boy logo, like this bank, adds to sales and reinforces the brand.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Bank (Container)
Date Made
1971
Location
at Henry Ford Museum in Driving America
Object ID
2010.108.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Color
White (Color)
Red
Brown
Blue
Black (Color)
Dimensions
Height: 9 in
Width: 4.75 in
Inscriptions
On figure's shirt: BIG / BOY
On plug cap: NEW YORK VINYL PROD. CORP. C1971
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