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Here are some of the diners Lewis Smith drew on Cracker Boxes. Crackers were a big part of his diet, and he then recycled the boxes into art. They are all about 10" by 17" (with slight variation). There is writing on the reverse side on some. If you browse through them, you might want to pay attention to some of the details and writings on these drawings. Some are signed and/or dated, many have puns, humor, and social observation.

Short Orders
Short Orders:
Image ... Back.
LSC128: $1,100.00.
Ring Side
Ring Side:
Image ... Back.
LSC134: $1,000.00.
Lunch
Lunch:
Image ... Back.
LSC137: $1,000.00.
Queen City
Queen City:
Image ... Back.
LSC138: $800.00.
River View by Lewis Smith
River View: "Ola Takes No Tip" "Lola Takes No Lip" "Pepsi Takes 5¢".
"River View" ... Reverse ... With a 12" ruler for scale.
LSC156: $1,100.00.
Ghetto Number Nine
Ghetto Number Nine:
Image ... Back.
LSC149: $1,200.00.
Gabby Street
Gabby Street:
Image ... Back.
LSC157: $1,200.00.
Waterloo Loop
Waterloo Loop:
Image ... Back.
LSC153: $900.00.
Kitchen Gate
Kitchen Gate:
Image ... Back.
LSC204: $700.00.
Hoboken Club
"Hoboken Club" "Penny Dogs   Copy Kats"
Image ... Back.
LSC205: $650.00.
Spooky Snooks Club by Lewis Smith
"Spooky Snooks Club". "First Base". There is writing on the back, including the names of musicians, radio programs and stations, and the date "Oct - 31 - 1982".
Image ... Reverse ... With a 12" ruler for scale.   LSC237: $1000.00.

 

Diner by Lewis Smith
"90¢ Paid for U.S. Dollars"
The cardboard this is drawn on is somewhat darkened and stained, especially on the back. One quarter of the drawing (one original side of the box) is darker than the others.   "90¢ Paid" ... Reverse.
Some much larger photos:   "90¢ Paid" ... Reverse.
LSC235: $$900.00.
Klondike by Lewis Smith
"Klondike". Signed and dated May 17-1982 on the back.
Image ... Reverse ... With a 12" ruler for scale.   LSC240: $900.00.
Stop Twelve by Lewis Smith
"Stop Twelve". "Ola Will Box. Any Man. A Carryout Box Lunch.".
There is a small signature worked into the cash register.
Image ... Reverse ... With a 12" ruler for scale.   LSC241: $900.00.

 

Fifty Third Street Inn by Lewis Smith
"Fifty Third Street Inn". Writing on the back, including a signature and the date 5-14-1983.
Image ... Reverse ... With a 12" ruler for scale.   LSC242: $900.00.


Jay Eye See Grill by Lewis Smith
"Jay Eye See Grill", signed and dated 6-30-1983 on the back.
Image ... Reverse ... With a 12" ruler for scale.   LSC243: $950.00.

 



 

Sketch by Lewis Smith"Pattie and Dottie", a framed sketch by Lewis Smith. It is done in ballpoint ink on paper from a sketch pad. The paper has yellowed somewhat with age. The sketch pad was pierced through, so there is a small hole on the left edge, and also a faint crease in the lower right. It is mounted in a green wooden frame. The sketch itself measures 11 3/4" wide by 8 3/4" high, and the frame is 14 3/4" by 11 3/4". It is from the last quarter of the 20th c. The price is $250.00. Inventory Code: LS226.   Sketch by Lewis Smith ... In the frame ... With a soda can for scale.

 

LS80 diner sketch LS81 diner sketch LS82 diner sketch

 

Next are some 2-panel diner sketches. These are each drawn in ballpoint pen on two separate sheets of sketch paper, and measure 9" high by 24" wide. They are very detailed, with humor and social observation. Please note that all the pieces are rectangular. They may look skewed because of camera angles. The color and darkness of the drawing is stronger than shown. The closest, but still not as strong, are in the biggest close-ups. The thumbnail picture below is a detail view showing only a portion of one drawing.

Lewis Smith diner drawingFree Telephone "All Newspapers 1¢". One half has a bonus drawing on the reverse. The price is $475.00. Inventory Code: LS80.   Overall image ... Best closeup for color and detail ... Closeup of left half ... Closeup of right half ... Detail of drawing on reverse.

Lewis Smith diner drawingLegal Tender Lunch Room "Ice Cream on Saturdays". The price is $475.00. Inventory Code: LS81.   Overall image ... Best closeup for color and detail ... Closeup of left half ... Closeup of right half.

Lewis Smith diner drawingGibson House Crestline "Nickelodeons Up Stairs". The price is $475.00. Inventory Code: LS82.   Overall image ... Best closeup for color and detail ... Closeup of left half ... Closeup of right half.

Lewis Smith diner drawingEnon Valley Station "Red Onion Lunch House". The price is $475.00. Inventory Code: LS83.   Overall image ... Best closeup for color and detail ... Closeup of left half ... Closeup of right half.

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