World's First Fully Automated Restaurant (Sixth of eight): The assembly area of the AMFare system finds the attendant--the only person involved in the operation of the system other than the operator of the ORBIS control unit--matching food items with an order check dispensed by the printer on top of the counter behind his chef's hat. Once loaded trays are placed on a converyor belt.

Identification and Creation

Object Number: 2007.184.1.60
People: Gordon W. Gahan, American (New York, New York 1945 - 1984 St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands)
Title: World's First Fully Automated Restaurant (Sixth of eight): The assembly area of the AMFare system finds the attendant--the only person involved in the operation of the system other than the operator of the ORBIS control unit--matching food items with an order check dispensed by the printer on top of the counter behind his chef's hat. Once loaded trays are placed on a converyor belt.
Other Titles: Series/Book Title: World's First Fully Automated Restaurant
Classification: Photographs
Work Type: photograph
Date: June 1966
Places: Creation Place: North America, United States
Culture: American
Persistent Link: https://hvrd.art/o/321445

Physical Descriptions

Technique

Gelatin silver print

Dimensions

20 x 25.6 cm (7 7/8 x 10 1/16 in.)

Inscriptions and Marks

(not assigned): Stamped on verso: Please credit United Press International Photo: This picture is for your publication only and must not be loaned, syndicated or used for advertising purposes without written permission from United Press International. By accepting this picture you agree to hold United Press International harmless from any loss or damage arising by reason of your use or publication of this picture.

Acquisition and Rights

Credit Line: Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Gift of Barbara Robinson
Accession Year: 2007
Object Number: 2007.184.1.60
Division: Modern and Contemporary Art
Contact: am_moderncontemporary@harvard.edu
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Subjects and Contexts

Gordon Ward Gahan Collection

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Gordon W. Gahan

World's First Fully Automated Restaurant (First of eight): "Order Please!" This motoring family places its order at Jay's Brookdale Drive-In Restaurant by pressing the button on the Teletray microphone and reciting food items from the posted menu. In four minutes they'll have their meal.

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