Bertram Lesser (American, born 1924). <em>"Racer" Sled</em>, 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. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 2003.86.jpg)

Bertram Lesser (American, born 1924). "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. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 2003.86.jpg)

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"Racer" Sled

Decorative Arts and Design

On View: Luce Visible Storage and Study Center, 5th Floor

DESIGNERS Bertram Lesser, American, born 1924; Morton I. Thomas

MANUFACTURER Duralite

MEDIUM Aluminum, rubber, other metals

Place Manufactured: Passaic, New Jersey, United States

DATES patented March 30, 1965

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

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

COLLECTIONS Decorative Arts and Design

ACCESSION NUMBER 2003.86

CREDIT LINE Gift of M. Christmann Zulli and David J. Ramsay

CATALOGUE DESCRIPTION Sled constructed of tubular aluminum. Rectangular-shaped body with rounded front end; formed by rows of tubular aluminum. Mounted on runners at each side, composed of bent, squared aluminum tubes; each runner has two sections, the front section is attached to handlebar with spring mechanism and can be turned from side to side for steering. Handlebar runs horizontally between body and runners near front and has light red rubber hand grips at each end. Parts attached with metal hardware. Condition: Fair, shows use; allover scratches and light corrosion to aluminum; metal hardware is rusted.

EXHIBITIONS

Thinking Big: Recent Design Acquisitions

MUSEUM LOCATION This item is on view in Luce Visible Storage and Study Center, 5th Floor

CAPTION Bertram Lesser (American, born 1924). "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. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 2003.86.jpg)

IMAGE overall, 2003.86.jpg. Brooklyn Museum photograph, 2005

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