Wednesday, October 9, 2024

“Diner Man’s life’s work finds home at Henry Ford

Richard J.S. Gutman, historian and collector of images and artifacts related to the history of American diners, has donated his collection to the Henry Ford Museum in Dearborn. The collection holds over 7,000 pieces of art, photographs, menus, stools and more, and represents over 30 years of fascination and work by Gutman, frequently referred to as “Diner Man.” The collection, now housed at the Ford Museum, is currently being digitized for online viewing, as well.

Visit thehenryford.org for further updates.

Richard J.S. Gutman, historian and collector of images and artifacts related to the history of American diners, has donated his collection to the Henry Ford Museum in Dearborn. The collection holds over 7,000 pieces of art, photographs, menus, stools and more, and represents over 30 years of fascination and work by Gutman, frequently referred to as “Diner Man.” The collection, now housed at the Ford Museum, is currently being digitized for online viewing, as well.

Visit thehenryford.org for further updates.

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