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- 1949 Airstream Trailwind Travel Trailer - This familiar riveted, aluminum-skinned trailer was introduced in 1936 by trailer manufacturer Wally Byam. As tourism flourished after World War II, the Airstream gained a reputation as the quality leader in the travel trailer industry. Its popularity spawned well-organized caravans to famous travel destinations across the country.
- 1949
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1949 Airstream Trailwind Travel Trailer
This familiar riveted, aluminum-skinned trailer was introduced in 1936 by trailer manufacturer Wally Byam. As tourism flourished after World War II, the Airstream gained a reputation as the quality leader in the travel trailer industry. Its popularity spawned well-organized caravans to famous travel destinations across the country.
- Hallmark "Airstream Dreams" Christmas Ornament, 2007 - Already known for greeting cards, Hallmark introduced a line of Christmas ornaments in 1973. The company's annual release of an increasing array of ornaments revolutionized Christmas decorating, appealing to customers' interest in marking memories and milestones as well as expressing one's personality and unique tastes.
- 2007
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Hallmark "Airstream Dreams" Christmas Ornament, 2007
Already known for greeting cards, Hallmark introduced a line of Christmas ornaments in 1973. The company's annual release of an increasing array of ornaments revolutionized Christmas decorating, appealing to customers' interest in marking memories and milestones as well as expressing one's personality and unique tastes.
- Recreational Vehicles - Auto manufacturers embraced the market potential of campers and motorhomes in the 1960s, creating their own versions. This 1968 Chevrolet recreational vehicle catalog provided potential buyers with needed information and a variety of available choices.
- January 13, 2016
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Recreational Vehicles
Auto manufacturers embraced the market potential of campers and motorhomes in the 1960s, creating their own versions. This 1968 Chevrolet recreational vehicle catalog provided potential buyers with needed information and a variety of available choices.
- 1959 Volkswagen Westfalia Camper - Volkswagen introduced its "box on wheels," the VW Type 2 Bus, in 1949. A few years later, VW contracted with Westfalia and introduced converted campers. First exported to the U.S. in 1956, Westfalia campers provided home-like camping comfort and created a postwar recreational-vehicle lifestyle. This soon-to-be cultural icon transported Americans down highways and byways and into the great outdoors.
- 1959
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1959 Volkswagen Westfalia Camper
Volkswagen introduced its "box on wheels," the VW Type 2 Bus, in 1949. A few years later, VW contracted with Westfalia and introduced converted campers. First exported to the U.S. in 1956, Westfalia campers provided home-like camping comfort and created a postwar recreational-vehicle lifestyle. This soon-to-be cultural icon transported Americans down highways and byways and into the great outdoors.
- "Motor Camper & Tourist," February, 1926 - The growth of automobile ownership and development of good roads drove more Americans to explore the country in the 1920s. <em>Motor Camper and Tourist</em> offered advice on how and where to go. This February 1926 issue offered articles, advice, and product advertisements about motor camping. An Auto Kamp Trailer Company advertisement appealed to women, highlighting comforts and healthful advantages of camping.
- February 01, 1926
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"Motor Camper & Tourist," February, 1926
The growth of automobile ownership and development of good roads drove more Americans to explore the country in the 1920s. Motor Camper and Tourist offered advice on how and where to go. This February 1926 issue offered articles, advice, and product advertisements about motor camping. An Auto Kamp Trailer Company advertisement appealed to women, highlighting comforts and healthful advantages of camping.
- Righter "Dennymite" Airstream Engine, 1937-1946 - 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. The "Dennymite" in this engine's name refers to Reginald Denny. An actor by trade, Denny became interested in model airplanes and marketed kits through his Reginald Denny Industries.
- 1937-1946
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Righter "Dennymite" Airstream Engine, 1937-1946
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. The "Dennymite" in this engine's name refers to Reginald Denny. An actor by trade, Denny became interested in model airplanes and marketed kits through his Reginald Denny Industries.
- Magazine, "Motor Camper & Tourist," June 1924 - The growth of automobile ownership and development of good roads drove more Americans to explore the country in the 1920s. <em>Motor Camper and Tourist</em> offered advice on how and where to go. Its first issue from 1924, shown here, included articles on "How to Go Motor Camping" and "Tin Can Tourists," as well as trip suggestions, equipment advertisements, and handy tips.
- June 01, 1924
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Magazine, "Motor Camper & Tourist," June 1924
The growth of automobile ownership and development of good roads drove more Americans to explore the country in the 1920s. Motor Camper and Tourist offered advice on how and where to go. Its first issue from 1924, shown here, included articles on "How to Go Motor Camping" and "Tin Can Tourists," as well as trip suggestions, equipment advertisements, and handy tips.
- Awning for Volkswagen Westfalia Camper, 1959 - Volkswagen began exporting Westfalia converted van campers to the United States in 1956. These ingeniously compact, versatile vehicles provided home-like camping comfort and helped shape postwar America's recreational lifestyle. To customize their van camping experience, Wesfalia owners could purchase optional pop up tents, side tents, and awnings in coordinating colors.
- 1959
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Awning for Volkswagen Westfalia Camper, 1959
Volkswagen began exporting Westfalia converted van campers to the United States in 1956. These ingeniously compact, versatile vehicles provided home-like camping comfort and helped shape postwar America's recreational lifestyle. To customize their van camping experience, Wesfalia owners could purchase optional pop up tents, side tents, and awnings in coordinating colors.
- Sales Brochure, "The Volkswagen Camper," 1968 - The Volkswagen Type II camper, introduced in 1949, fueled a postwar interest in recreational vehicles in the United States. The compact van was a marvel of efficient design with a bench that folded into a double bed, an ice box, multiple storage spaces and an optional gas stove. Even the spare tire did double duty as a table stand.
- 1968
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Sales Brochure, "The Volkswagen Camper," 1968
The Volkswagen Type II camper, introduced in 1949, fueled a postwar interest in recreational vehicles in the United States. The compact van was a marvel of efficient design with a bench that folded into a double bed, an ice box, multiple storage spaces and an optional gas stove. Even the spare tire did double duty as a table stand.
- "Motor Camper & Tourist" for November 1925 - The growth of automobile ownership and development of good roads drove more Americans to explore the country in the 1920s. <em>Motor Camper and Tourist</em> offered advice on how and where to go. This November 1925 issue, with its idyllic view of camping on the cover, offered a number of articles, advice, and product advertisements on motor camping.
- November 01, 1925
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"Motor Camper & Tourist" for November 1925
The growth of automobile ownership and development of good roads drove more Americans to explore the country in the 1920s. Motor Camper and Tourist offered advice on how and where to go. This November 1925 issue, with its idyllic view of camping on the cover, offered a number of articles, advice, and product advertisements on motor camping.