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Title supplied by cataloger. A model demonstrates the Fyre Kart, a small firewood holder on wheels, designed by Tyler McVey, actor, inventor, producer, marketer, and resident of North Hollywood. Photograph caption dated October 14, 1959 reads, "No chore. Barbara Karl, Valley model, demonstrates ease with which milady can handle chore formerly relegated to men and stronger boys. Fyre Kart which she uses is North Hollywood designed, built and distributed. It's designated 'utility furniture' by designer."
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image
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1 photographic print :b&w ;21 x 26 cm. Photographic prints
Fuelwood--California--Los Angeles Inventions--California--Los Angeles Furniture Models (Persons)--California--Los Angeles North Hollywood (Los Angeles, Calif.) Valley Times Collection photographs McVey, Tyler
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