Diners' Club Card, 1976-1977
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Artifact Overview
Diners Club, founded in 1950, was the first to issue a credit card exclusively for travel and entertainment. With this card, members had access to a variety of restaurants, hotels, and car rental services. The card's success led to the growth of the credit card industry.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Credit card
Date Made
1976-1977
Subject Date
1966-1977
Creators
Place of Creation
Location
at Henry Ford Museum in Driving America
Object ID
2011.158.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Color
Multicolored
Dimensions
Height: 2.125 in
Width: 3.375 in
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