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- Hornet Mite Gas-Powered Racing Tether Car, 1940-1950 - 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 "Mite" model, from Hornet Motor Manufacturing Company, was powered by a .199-cubic-inch engine. The tabs for attaching the tether were cast into the belly pan.
- 1940-1950
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Hornet Mite Gas-Powered Racing Tether Car, 1940-1950
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 "Mite" model, from Hornet Motor Manufacturing Company, was powered by a .199-cubic-inch engine. The tabs for attaching the tether were cast into the belly pan.
- Matthews "V-Car" Gas-Powered Racing Tether Car, 1941 - 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 Matthews Foundry, owned by model racer Percy Matthews, produced the "V-Car," a teardrop-shaped streamliner. Matthews models were successful in sales and on race courses.
- 1941
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Matthews "V-Car" Gas-Powered Racing Tether Car, 1941
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 Matthews Foundry, owned by model racer Percy Matthews, produced the "V-Car," a teardrop-shaped streamliner. Matthews models were successful in sales and on race courses.
- Casting Plate for Matthews "Silver Streak" Gas-Powered Racing Tether Car, 1939 - 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 Matthews Foundry, owned by model racer Percy Matthews, produced the "Silver Streak," a model of an Indianapolis-style car. Matthews models were successful in sales and on race courses.
- 1939
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Casting Plate for Matthews "Silver Streak" Gas-Powered Racing Tether Car, 1939
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 Matthews Foundry, owned by model racer Percy Matthews, produced the "Silver Streak," a model of an Indianapolis-style car. Matthews models were successful in sales and on race courses.
- Matthews Tether Car Tire, circa 1940 - 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.
- circa 1940
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Matthews Tether Car Tire, circa 1940
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.
- California Raisin Advisory Board Advertisement, circa 1985, "Say Good Morning with a Taste Surprise" -
- circa 1965
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California Raisin Advisory Board Advertisement, circa 1985, "Say Good Morning with a Taste Surprise"
- Casting Plate for Matthews "Silver Streak" Gas-Powered Racing Tether Car, 1939 - 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 Matthews Foundry, owned by model racer Percy Matthews, produced the "Silver Streak," a model of an Indianapolis-style car. Matthews models were successful in sales and on race courses.
- 1939
- Collections - Artifact
Casting Plate for Matthews "Silver Streak" Gas-Powered Racing Tether Car, 1939
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 Matthews Foundry, owned by model racer Percy Matthews, produced the "Silver Streak," a model of an Indianapolis-style car. Matthews models were successful in sales and on race courses.
- Casting Plate for Matthews "Silver Streak" Gas-Powered Racing Tether Car, 1939 - 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 Matthews Foundry, owned by model racer Percy Matthews, produced the "Silver Streak," a model of an Indianapolis-style car. Matthews models were successful in sales and on race courses.
- 1939
- Collections - Artifact
Casting Plate for Matthews "Silver Streak" Gas-Powered Racing Tether Car, 1939
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 Matthews Foundry, owned by model racer Percy Matthews, produced the "Silver Streak," a model of an Indianapolis-style car. Matthews models were successful in sales and on race courses.
- Crate Label, "Federal Brand Fruit," circa 1950 - In 1869, the transcontinental railroad opened eastern markets to the West Coast produce industry for the first time. As produce companies shipped crates of fruits and vegetables across the country, they needed a way to distinguish their goods from their competitors'. Colorful, eye-catching labels, like this one for Federal Brand Fruits, were created to attract grocers purchasing goods from wholesale markets.
- circa 1950
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Crate Label, "Federal Brand Fruit," circa 1950
In 1869, the transcontinental railroad opened eastern markets to the West Coast produce industry for the first time. As produce companies shipped crates of fruits and vegetables across the country, they needed a way to distinguish their goods from their competitors'. Colorful, eye-catching labels, like this one for Federal Brand Fruits, were created to attract grocers purchasing goods from wholesale markets.
- Matthews "Silver Streak" Gas-Powered Racing Tether Car, 1939 - 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 Matthews Foundry, owned by model racer Percy Matthews, produced the "Silver Streak," a model of an Indianapolis-style car. Matthews models were successful in sales and on race courses.
- 1939
- Collections - Artifact
Matthews "Silver Streak" Gas-Powered Racing Tether Car, 1939
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 Matthews Foundry, owned by model racer Percy Matthews, produced the "Silver Streak," a model of an Indianapolis-style car. Matthews models were successful in sales and on race courses.
- Matthews Tether Car Tire Mold, circa 1940 - 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 Matthews Foundry used this mold to produce rubber tires for its line of tether cars. The removable insert disc allowed either hollow or solid tires to be made.
- circa 1940
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Matthews Tether Car Tire Mold, circa 1940
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 Matthews Foundry used this mold to produce rubber tires for its line of tether cars. The removable insert disc allowed either hollow or solid tires to be made.