Award Plaque, Presented to George Hook, 1947-1948
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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. Competitions were organized by tether car clubs across the country. Racer George Hook won this plaque in a contest sponsored by California's Tulare County Model Race Car Club.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Plaque (Flat object)
Date Made
1947-1948
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
2013.47.129.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Eric Zausner and the E-Z Spindizzy Foundation.
Material
Brass (Alloy)
Wood (Plant material)
Dimensions
Height: 11 in
Width: 3.25 in
Length: 8.125 in
Inscriptions
engraved:
Presented BY / TULARE COUNTY MODEL RACE CAR CLUB / To GEO. D. HOOK / FOR FAITHFUL SERVICE AND INTELLIGENT DIRECTION . . .
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