Micrometer Set Used by B.B. Korn, circa 1940
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Tether cars, gas-powered model race cars, were popular in the 1930s and 1940s. Barney Korn was among the most skilled builders. While his models weren't particularly fast, they were exceptionally detailed. Korn even built model cars, boats, and airplanes for Hollywood movies. He used this micrometer set to take accurate measurements of the smallest parts.
Tether cars, gas-powered model race cars, were popular in the 1930s and 1940s. Barney Korn was among the most skilled builders. While his models weren't particularly fast, they were exceptionally detailed. Korn even built model cars, boats, and airplanes for Hollywood movies. He used this micrometer set to take accurate measurements of the smallest parts.
Artifact
Micrometer
Date Made
circa 1940
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
2013.47.30
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Eric Zausner and the E-Z Spindizzy Foundation.
Material
Metal
Glass (Material)
Wood (Plant material)
Color
Light brown
Silver (Color)
Black (Color)
Dimensions
Height: 2.5 in
Width: 8.125 in
Length: 4.5 in
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