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The Human Factor - Introducing the Industrial Life Photograph Collection at the Baker Library

Harvard Business School Baker Library Historical Collections

The Human Factor

Introducing the Industrial Life Photograph Collection at the Baker Library

Polishing Chrysler bodies similar to shining shoes

ca. 1937 • Chrysler Corporation • Photographer unknownAfter Chrysler bodies have been bonderized or rust-proofed, they receive many coats or primer, putty glaze, filler or ground coats, are then wet sanded or rubbed smooth, then follows drying and a sealer coat. The final coats are lacquer, dried in an induction oven to insure even, positive drying from inside to outer coat.

After Chrysler bodies have been bonderized or rust-proofed, they receive many coats or primer, putty glaze, filler or ground coats, are then wet sanded or rubbed smooth, then follows drying and a sealer coat. The final coats are lacquer, dried in an induction oven to insure even, positive drying from inside to outer coat.

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  • Polishing Chrysler bodies similar to shining shoes, ca. 1937
  • Chrysler Corporation
  • Photographer unknown
  • Gelatin Silver Print, 8 × 10 inches
  • Automobile Industry Photograph Collection, Mss: 534 A939 1931-1944 :534 T239

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