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Twin Peaks Prop – Lighted Picture at Double R Diner

Is it really a Twin Peaks set if it doesn’t feature a mid-century lighted picture? This photo of a fisherman wading in front of a mountain occupies the back wall of the Double R Diner through the bulk of the first two seasons.

LIGHTED PICTURE AT DOUBLE R DINER

Twin Peaks Prop - Lighted Picture at Double R Diner

Twin Peaks Prop - Lighted Picture at Double R Diner

It was made by Formed Products, based in Elmhurst, NY.

Double R Diner in Episode 2004
2004
Cooper at Blue Pine Lodge in Episode 2015
Helmscene lighted picture in Episode 2015

Unlike the Helmscene lighted picture at the Blue Pine Lodge which is illuminated from behind, this metal shadowbox houses bulbs at the top and bottom to light an opaque photo print which has a faux-brushstroke texture.

FORME PRODUCTS CO.

Formed Products Co.
Hepcatshaven.com

Twin Peaks Prop - Lighted Picture at the Double R Diner

Though I couldn’t find much about the company’s history, a search for Formed Products turned up mostly “reverse paintings” on glass that are similarly lighted.

LIGHTED PICTURE MOVES AROUND AT THE DOUBLE R DINER

Sheriff Truman and Norma Jennings in Episode 2015
Episode 2.015

On the diner set in episode 2.015, the shadowbox eventually moves from the right side of the kitchen window to the left side of the other swinging door. There we get the clearest shot of this piece in the only scene with its lights turned on.

Here are a few other episodes in Seasons 1 and 2 where you can spot this prop. Follow me on Instagram – @TwelveRainbowTrout – for more looks at props and places from Twin Peaks.

SEASON 1

Shelly Johnson at the Double R Diner
Episode 1.006

The first appearance of the prop is in Episode 1006 when Shelly Johnson picks up an order from the kitchen window.

SEASON 2

The Log Lady publicity shot from Season 2
The Mauve Zone

The frame is frequently seen throughout Season 2. It’s in the background of this publicity photo of The Log Lady (Catherine Coulson).

Hank Jennings salutes Major Briggs in Episode 2001
Episode 2.001
Andy Brennan messes with tape in Episode 2002
Episode 2.002

The bottom of the frame is seen along the back wall in episode 2.002.

Hank Jennings and Donna Hayward in Episode 2004
Episode 2.004

Image behind Hank Jennings’ shoulder in episode 2.004.

Norma Jennings in Episode 2004
Episode 2.004
Hank and Norma Jennings in Episode 2004
Episode 2.004

Hank and Norma Jennings greet District Attorney Daryl Lodwick in episode 2.004.

Norma Jennings at Double R Diner in Episode 2008
Episode 2.008
Hank Jennings in Episode 2013
Episode 2.013

Episode 2.013 is final episode where the image appears on the right side of the diner near the swinging door.

Shelly and Norma discuss in Episode 2015
Episode 2.015

By episode 2.015, the image has moved to the left side of the diner where it will remain for the rest of Season 2.

Shelly Johnson in Episode 2016
Episode 2.016

In episode 2.016, the sign was been replaced with the “Double R” breakfast sign and a smaller framed image.

Twin Peaks Prop - Lighted Picture at the Double R Diner
Episode 2.017
Twin Peaks Prop - Lighted Picture at the Double R Diner
Episode 2.017

It’s behind Norma and Deputy Dale in episode 2.017.

Shelly Johnson getting pie in Episode 2018
Episode 2.018
Bobby Briggs in Episode 2020
Episode 2.020

It’s also behind Shelly Johnson in episode 2.018 and Bobby Briggs in episode 2.020.

Bobby and Shelly in Episode 2022
Episode 2.022

The final appearance of the framed image is in episode 2.022 when Bobby and Shelly are at the Double R Diner counter.

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  • Vinnie Guidera wearing a party hat, sunglasses and a Twin Peaks t-shirt.

    Vinnie Guidera is an artist, writer, and David Lynch fanatic from Sacramento, CA. In addition to Twin Peaks Blog, he has written articles for The Blue Rose Magazine, WelcomeToTwinPeaks.com, and 25YearsLaterSite.com. He identifies props and logs his collection on Instagram under the handle @twelverainbowtrout.

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