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The Hollywood Nail Test For Goodrich Tires
Filename: 990_16_1-Ind-Rub_8HR.jpg
Size: 4800 x 3742 (9.6MB)
Date: 3rd February 2014
Source: Universal Images Group (UIG)
Credit: Underwood Archives
City: Hollywood
County: California
Country: United States
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The Hollywood Nail Test For Goodrich Tires
Hollywood, California: c. 1927. Bobby Trout, famous aviatrix, started the test where five girls of the Albertina Rasch ensemble drove 180 nails into Goodrich Silvertowns tires without causing a single puncture
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Media ID 9736359
© Underwood Archives/UIG
1920s 1927 Aviatrix B And W California Hollywood Los Angeles Monochromatic Monochrome Old Time Promotional Rubber Test Testing Twenties Wheels Flat Tire Goodrich Tires
EDITORS COMMENTS
In this print from 1927, we witness the incredible Hollywood Nail Test for Goodrich Tires. Located in the heart of California's glamorous Hollywood, five talented girls from the renowned Albertina Rasch ensemble gather around a set of Goodrich Silvertown tires. Standing out among them is Bobby Trout, a famous aviatrix known for her daring feats in the sky. With determination gleaming in their eyes, these fearless ladies take up hammers and drive an astonishing 180 nails into the sturdy rubber of the Goodrich tires. Astonishingly, not a single puncture occurs! This historic moment showcases both the resilience of Goodrich Silvertowns and the skillful precision of these young women. The monochromatic image transports us back to an era when automobiles were still finding their place on America's roads. The vintage wheels serve as a reminder of how far technology has come since then. Outdoors under sunny Californian skies, this promotional event captures not only the spirit of adventure but also highlights Goodrich as a leading rubber company. As Bobby Trout holds up her starter pistol with pride, it symbolizes triumph over adversity – proof that even with seemingly insurmountable challenges like nails on our path, we can conquer them without missing a beat. This photograph stands as a testament to innovation and durability while paying homage to those who fearlessly pushed boundaries during one of history's most exciting decades -the roaring twenties.
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