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Robbins Dining Car, Nantasket, Massachusetts, circa 1925

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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 photographic print features four employees -- all sporting clean aprons -- at Robbins Dining Car, a huge unit located near the Nantasket, Massachusetts, beach.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Photographic print

Date Made

circa 1925

Subject Date

1925

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

2019.72.12

Credit

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

Material

Paper (Fiber product)
Photographic materials

Technique

Gelatin silver process

Color

Black-and-white (Colors)

Dimensions

Height: 7.75 in (photograph)
Width: 10.8125 in (photograph)
Height: 10 in (mount)
Width: 12 in (mount)

Robbins Dining Car, Nantasket, Massachusetts, circa 1925