Details
Description
c. 1950s; Twin-Dor Corp. - New York City, NY
This traveling salesman sample was produced to demonstrate the Twin-Dor sliding …
Read more
c. 1950s; Twin-Dor Corp. - New York City, NY
This traveling salesman sample was produced to demonstrate the Twin-Dor sliding shower door system to dealers, contractors, and prospective customers during the postwar home improvement boom. Housed in its original portable presentation case, the display features a working aluminum-framed sliding shower door assembly fitted with translucent flexible plastic panels decorated with etched tropical fish, coral, and underwater motifs. The opposing side retains its original illustrated advertising poster promoting the Twin-Dor system, highlighting its ease of installation, aircraft-grade aluminum construction, and the then-modern price of $39.95. The compact case allowed sales representatives to transport a fully functional demonstration model directly into plumbing supply houses, hardware stores, and customer homes.
See less
- Dimensions
- 20.75ʺW × 6ʺD × 22.25ʺH
- Styles
- Mid-Century Modern
- Period
- 1950s
- Country of Origin
- United States
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Glass
- Metal
- Paper
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Rose
- Condition Notes
- Doors slide smoothly during operation. Latches remain functional but are somewhat stiff. The translucent door panels remain intact and are … moreDoors slide smoothly during operation. Latches remain functional but are somewhat stiff. The translucent door panels remain intact and are constructed of a flexible plasticized material rather than rigid glass, allowing them to flex slightly while remaining thicker and more substantial than standard plastic film. The carrying case exhibits age-related wear including surface scratches, scuffs, scrapes along the upper interior edge from repeated opening and closing, and discoloration or residue on the handle panel. The advertising panel displays edge wear, small tears, tape residue, and minor creasing. One lower aluminum track has a small crack adjacent to a mounting hole, as shown in the photographs. Overall presents well and remains a scarce surviving example of a mid-century architectural salesman sample. less
Questions about the item?
Returns & Cancellations
Return Policy - All sales are final 48 hours after delivery, unless otherwise specified in the description of the product.
Cancellation Policy - Prior to shipping or local pickup, buyers may cancel an order for up to 48 hours, unless otherwise specified.
Related Collections
- Wildwood Models and Figurines
- Ardalt Models and Figurines
- Rose Quartz Models and Figurines
- Villeroy and Boch Models and Figurines
- Models and Figurines in Lexington, KY
- Political and Patriotic Models and Figurines
- Unlacquered Brass Finish Models and Figurines
- William Kent Models and Figurines
- Sèvres Porcelain Models and Figurines
- Maison Jansen Models and Figurines
- Jasper Models and Figurines
- Acrylic Paint Models and Figurines
- Vinyl Models and Figurines
- Bright Pink Models and Figurines
- Bennington Potters Models and Figurines
- Brass Models and Figurines
- Staffordshire Dog Figurines
- Italian Models and Figurines
- Elephant Figurines
- Cat Figurines
- Antique Model Ships
- Ceramic Cats
- Bird Figurines
- Dog Figurines
- Jade Models and Figurines