Hand Drill Used by B.B. Korn, 1925

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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 this hand drill while working on some of his models.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Hand drill

Date Made

1925

Place of Creation

Creator Notes

Fulton brand manufactured in Germany by United Hardware & Tool Corporation. Possibly made for Sears, Roebuck and Company.

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

2013.47.33

Credit

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

Material

Metal
Wood (Plant material)
Paint (Coating)

Color

Green
Black (Color)
Silver (Color)
Brown

Dimensions

Height: 6.5 in
Width: 7 in
Length: 14.5 in

Inscriptions

FULTON | No. 126 | UNITED HARDWARE | GERMANY
Hand Drill Used by B.B. Korn, 1925