Letter from Richard Gutman concerning Lamy's Diner and Owl Night Lunch Wagon Restorations, February 17, 1985
THF715237 / Letter from Richard Gutman concerning Lamy's Diner and Owl Night Lunch Wagon Restorations, February 17, 1985
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Artifact Overview
Artifact Details
Artifact
Letter (Correspondence)
Date Made
17 February 1985
Subject Date
17 February 1985
Creators
Collection Title
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
2019.72.955
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Richard J.S. Gutman Diner Collection.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Printing (Process)
Color
Black-and-white (Colors)
Dimensions
Height: 11 in
Width: 8.625 in
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