Scene from the Film "American Graffiti," 1978

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Artifact Overview

Hot rods, rock and roll, and a generation coming of age cruise down the streets of Modesto, California, in American Graffiti. The George Lucas film follows a group of teenagers on the last night of summer cruising in 1962 -- before college, work, growing up, and the loss of innocence. This scene was printed for its 1978 re-release.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Print (Visual work)

Date Made

1978

Subject Date

1962

Collection Title

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

87.14.28.1

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Paper (Fiber product)

Technique

Photomechanical processes

Color

Multicolored

Dimensions

Height: 8 in
Width: 10 in

Inscriptions

Text under image: [copyright] 1973, 1978 Universal Studios Inc. / AMERICAN GRAFFITI / Litho. in U.S.A.
Scene from the Film "American Graffiti," 1978