Advertisement for Aurora Brand Model Racing Sets, 1965
THF277924 / Advertisement for Aurora Brand Model Racing Sets, 1965 / 0
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Artifact Overview
Electric slot car sets became popular by the early 1960s. Aurora Plastics Corporation marketed to younger hobbyists by manufacturing sets that were smaller in size and somewhat less detailed than those from its competitors. This ad features a crew of young racers imagining they're at Florida's celebrated 12 Hours of Sebring endurance race.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Advertisement
Date Made
1965
Subject Date
1965
Creators
Collection Title
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
2019.131.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Printing (Process)
Color
Black-and-white (Colors)
Dimensions
Height: 13 in
Width: 9.75 in
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