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"Jungle Yacht" Bedroom
1938
The bedroom of an International "Jungle Yacht," equipped with a bed, telephone, dresser, extra clothing storage, and windows. The "Jungle Yachts" were specially produced by International Harvester ...
Loading Gatti Truck
1939
An African man loads an International truck. The truck was produced by International Harvester for Commander Attilio Gatti's tenth African expedition.
International "Jungle Yacht" Interior
1938
Interior of an International "Jungle Yacht," including a desk and chair, a bookshelf, a bench, a sink, and reading materials such as movie magazines and books. International Harvester produced this...
"Jungle Yacht" Bathroom
1938
Bathroom of an International "Jungle Yacht," complete with his and her toiletries and towels embroidered with the letter "G" for Gatti. International Harvester produced custom-built trucks called "...
Loading International "Jungle Yacht" on Ship
1938
Men are watching as a crane loads part of an International "Jungle Yacht" onto a ship headed for Africa. The "Jungle Yachts" were custom built by International Harvester for Commander Attilio Gatti...
Gatti Truck and Trailer
August 29, 1938
International truck known as the "jungle yacht" used in the tenth Gatti African expedition. The "Jungle Yachts" were specially produced by Inernational Harvester for Commander Attilio Gatti's exped...
