Socket Set Used by B.B. Korn, circa 1940

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Artifact Overview

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 Details

Artifact

Socket wrench

Date Made

circa 1940

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

2013.47.31

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Eric Zausner and the E-Z Spindizzy Foundation.

Material

Metal
Wood (Plant material)

Color

Light brown
Gray (Color)

Dimensions

Height: 3.5 in
Width: 14 in
Length: 8.25 in