Trophy Awarded to Frank Robertson, circa 1945
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Artifact Overview
Tether cars, gas-powered model race cars, were popular in the 1930s and 1940s. They were raced individually while tethered to a central pivot, or against each other on a scaled-down board track. Model builder and racer Frank Robertson won several trophies from the American Miniature Racing Car Association with a series of tether cars he named "Snuffy."
Artifact Details
Artifact
Trophy (Object)
Date Made
circa 1945
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
2013.47.25
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Eric Zausner and the E-Z Spindizzy Foundation.
Material
Wood (Plant material)
Metal
Paint (Coating)
Brass (Alloy)
Color
Gold (Color)
Brown
Dimensions
Height: 17.5 in
Width: 10.5 in
Length: 4.5 in
Inscriptions
On base:
WON BY | FRANK F. ROBERTSON | CAR | "SNUFFY" | SPEED 104.41 M. P. H.
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