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Vintage Salesman's Sample Canvas Camping Tent c.1940

About the Item

ABOUT Large vintage salesman’s sample green canvas tent with metal poles, two mesh windows on each side and one large mesh window in the back. Large mesh doors in front that zip close. Canvas flaps on each side and canvas doors in the front that zip close. Mounted on a painted wooden base. Shown with life size hand model for scale. CREATOR Unknown. DATE OF MANUFACTURE c.1940-1950. MATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES Canvas, Wood, Metal. CONDITION Good. Wear consistent with age and use. Zippers work well. One canvas tie is broken, currently tied with rope. Chips to wood base. DIMENSIONS H 17 in. W 28.25 in. D 29 in., Tent: D 18.5 in. W 23.5 in. HISTORY Unknown.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 17 in (43.18 cm)Width: 28.25 in (71.76 cm)Depth: 29 in (73.66 cm)
  • Style:
    Industrial (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1940-1950
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    San Francisco, CA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: Curiosities SKU 1431stDibs: LU1280244761192

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