Tool Chest Used by B.B. Korn, 1926-1940
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Tether cars, gas-powered model race cars, were popular in the 1930s and 1940s. Barney Korn was among the most skilled builders. While his models weren't particularly fast, they were exceptionally detailed. Korn even built model cars, boats, and airplanes for Hollywood movies. He used these tools while working on some of his tether cars.
Tether cars, gas-powered model race cars, were popular in the 1930s and 1940s. Barney Korn was among the most skilled builders. While his models weren't particularly fast, they were exceptionally detailed. Korn even built model cars, boats, and airplanes for Hollywood movies. He used these tools while working on some of his tether cars.
Artifact
Toolbox
Date Made
1926-1940
Subject Date
1939-1950
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
2013.47.28
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Eric Zausner and the E-Z Spindizzy Foundation.
Material
Wood (Plant material)
Steel (Alloy)
Felt (Textile)
Leather
Color
Brown
Gold (Color)
Green
Dimensions
Height: 13.25 in (incl. handle)
Width: 16.125 in
Length: 8.75 in
Inscriptions
Masking tape, op of lid (magic marker): PORTABLE TOOL BOX Label (decal), front of box: B. B. KORN | LOS ANGELES CALIF. Clasp (stamping): H. GERSTNER | & | SONS | DAYTON, | O.
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