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- Racing Box to Hold Model Race Cars, Spare Parts and Tools, Used by Rose Allen, circa 1945 - 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 hobby appealed to men and women alike. Rose Allen used this racing box, packed with spare parts and tools, as she competed throughout northern California.
- circa 1945
- Collections - Artifact
Racing Box to Hold Model Race Cars, Spare Parts and Tools, Used by Rose Allen, circa 1945
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 hobby appealed to men and women alike. Rose Allen used this racing box, packed with spare parts and tools, as she competed throughout northern California.
- P-51 Mustang Model Airplane Kit, 1970-1980 - Model airplanes have been a popular hobby since the 1920s. Early modelers built from scratch, but entrepreneurs soon saw the business possibilities in making and selling model kits. Balsa wood was a favorite building material due to its strength, light weight, and the ease with which it could be shaped.
- 1970-1980
- Collections - Artifact
P-51 Mustang Model Airplane Kit, 1970-1980
Model airplanes have been a popular hobby since the 1920s. Early modelers built from scratch, but entrepreneurs soon saw the business possibilities in making and selling model kits. Balsa wood was a favorite building material due to its strength, light weight, and the ease with which it could be shaped.
- Scale Model, Aeron Chair Study, 2007-2008 -
- 2007-2008
- Collections - Artifact
Scale Model, Aeron Chair Study, 2007-2008
- Scale Model of a Modular Seating Frame, circa 1968 -
- circa 1968
- Collections - Artifact
Scale Model of a Modular Seating Frame, circa 1968
- Seat Form for Scale Model Aeron Chair, 1991-1994 -
- 1991-1994
- Collections - Artifact
Seat Form for Scale Model Aeron Chair, 1991-1994
- Scale Model, Aeron Chair Study, 1991-1993 -
- 1991-1993
- Collections - Artifact
Scale Model, Aeron Chair Study, 1991-1993
- Scale Model of Table, circa 1968 -
- circa 1968
- Collections - Artifact
Scale Model of Table, circa 1968
- Toolbox, Used by George Hook, 1946-1952 - 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. Racers needed tools and spare parts with them at competitions. This box, used by George Hook, kept everything organized -- and included a place for the car as well.
- 1946-1952
- Collections - Artifact
Toolbox, Used by George Hook, 1946-1952
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. Racers needed tools and spare parts with them at competitions. This box, used by George Hook, kept everything organized -- and included a place for the car as well.
- Scale Model, Office Chair Study, 2007-2008 -
- 2007-2008
- Collections - Artifact
Scale Model, Office Chair Study, 2007-2008
- Cessna O-IE Bird-Dog Model Airplane Kit, 1967 - Model airplanes have been a popular hobby since the 1920s. Early modelers built from scratch, but entrepreneurs soon saw the business possibilities in making and selling model kits. Balsa wood was a favorite building material due to its strength, light weight, and the ease with which it could be shaped.
- 1967
- Collections - Artifact
Cessna O-IE Bird-Dog Model Airplane Kit, 1967
Model airplanes have been a popular hobby since the 1920s. Early modelers built from scratch, but entrepreneurs soon saw the business possibilities in making and selling model kits. Balsa wood was a favorite building material due to its strength, light weight, and the ease with which it could be shaped.