Matthews Tether Car Tire, circa 1940
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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. This rubber tire was produced by the Matthews Foundry of Fresno, California. Matthews tether cars were successful in sales and on race tracks.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Tire
Date Made
circa 1940
Creators
Place of Creation
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
2013.47.40.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Eric Zausner and the E-Z Spindizzy Foundation.
Material
Rubber (Material)
Color
White (Color)
Dimensions
Diameter: 4 in
Thickness: 0.75 in
Inscriptions
**MATTHEWS** | *FRESNO* | *CALIF.* | *6.00-17*
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