Gatti Trailer Apartment | Photograph | Wisconsin Historical Society

Photograph

Gatti Trailer Apartment

Gatti Trailer Apartment | Photograph | Wisconsin Historical Society
Two specially designed International trucks connected with an awning at an African camp site. The camp site was home to an Attilio Gatti expedition. The specially designed trucks were referred to in company advertising as "jungle yachts." The original caption reads: "Showing covered awning walkway making complete five-room apartment of the Gatti trailers on camp location in Africa.  One trailer has living and dining room, library, bar and electric kitchen.  The other has two ultra-modern bedrooms and tile bath with full-length tub in color harmony."
DESCRIPTION
Two specially designed International trucks connected with an awning at an African camp site. The camp site was home to an Attilio Gatti expedition. The specially designed trucks were referred to in company advertising as "jungle yachts." The original caption reads: "Showing covered awning walkway making complete five-room apartment of the Gatti trailers on camp location in Africa. One trailer has living and dining room, library, bar and electric kitchen. The other has two ultra-modern bedrooms and tile bath with full-length tub in color harmony."
RECORD DETAILS
Image ID:59796
Creation Date: 1938
Creator Name:International Harvester Company
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Collection Name:International Harvester Company photo albums, circa 1899-1965
Genre:Photograph
Original Format Type:photographic print, b&w
Original Format Number:MCC MSS 7Z, Album 464, Pg.9
Original Dimensions:10 x 8 inches
SUBJECTS
Voyages and travels
Landscape
Explorers
Outdoor photography
Trailers
Trucks

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