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"Racer" Sled

Bertram Lesser; Morton I. Thomas

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Caption

Bertram Lesser (American, 1924–2017); Morton I. Thomas (American, active 1965–1983). "Racer" Sled, patented March 30, 1965. Aluminum, rubber, other metals, 7 1/8 x 43 x 25 in. (18.1 x 109.2 x 63.5 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of M. Christmann Zulli and David J. Ramsay, 2003.86. (Photo: Brooklyn Museum)

Title

"Racer" Sled

Date

patented March 30, 1965

Geography

Place manufactured: Passaic, New Jersey, United States

Medium

Aluminum, rubber, other metals

Dimensions

7 1/8 x 43 x 25 in. (18.1 x 109.2 x 63.5 cm)

Markings

Printed oval label affixed to top of sled near handlebar: "Duralite / RACER / PASSAIC / N. J. / [2 crossed checkered flags] / PAT. / PEND."

Credit Line

Gift of M. Christmann Zulli and David J. Ramsay

Accession Number

2003.86

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Artists and makers

Bertram Lesser

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Morton I. Thomas

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Duralite

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