Cool Culinaria 1950s Diner Signs

In post second world war America diners offered moderately priced food that was consistently prepared providing predictable familiarity for local communities and travelers.Cool Culinaria Dinerville prints are recreated from original signs displayed throughout New England diners in the 1950s.Their color is thought to be a humorous reference to the so-called “blue laws,” dating back to the 17th century when the Puritans tried to enforce proper behavior and standards in their communities. The signs, offering home-cooked dishes or an establishment’s attitude towards credit, are amusing reminders of quintessentially American dining out experience.