"Edgewood Diner" Tumbler, 1950-1969

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Artifact Overview

This item comes from the collection of Richard J. S. Gutman, the leading expert on American diners, which was amassed in the course of a thesis, then four books, numerous articles, exhibitions, restorations, and other consulting projects. This mid-20th-century glass tumbler comes from the Edgewood (Maryland) Diner. The diner was owned for many years by Clint and Reva Shultz.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Tumbler (Drinking glass)

Date Made

1950-1969

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

2019.72.2

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Richard J.S. Gutman Diner Collection.

Material

Glass (Material)

Color

Colorless
Black (Color)

Dimensions

Height: 3.75 in
Diameter: 2.75 in

Inscriptions

on front: EDGEWOOD DINER on back: Edgewood Diner / LOCATED ON U.S. RT. 40 & EDGEWOOD RD / EDGEWOOD, MARYLAND stamped on bottom: L etched on bottom: J / H
"Edgewood Diner" Tumbler, 1950-1969