"Indianapolis" Tether Car Mold Used by B.B. Korn, 1940-1941
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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 this mold to create some of his "Indianapolis" model 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 this mold to create some of his "Indianapolis" model cars.
Artifact
Mold (Shaping tool)
Date Made
1940-1941
Creators
Korn, B.B. (Barney), 1903-1996
B.B. Korn Specialty Manufacturing Company
Place of Creation
United States, California, Los Angeles
Creator Notes
Manufactured by B.B. (Barney) Korn and the B.B. Korn Specialty Manufacturing Co. in Los Angeles, California.
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Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
2013.47.29
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Eric Zausner and the E-Z Spindizzy Foundation.
Material
Wood (Plant material)
Paint (Coating)
Color
Light brown
Gray (Color)
Dimensions
Height: 6 in
Width: 15.75 in
Length: 8.375 in
Inscriptions
Handwritten on both halves: BARNEY KORN
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