Functional object - Early Knipetak Snow Wheel Clamps, 1970s

Snow Wheel clamps in place

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Snow wheel clamp set

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Snowgrip Knipetak instructions

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Application diagram

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Historical information

These clamps were invented by Egil E Hyggen in 1968, for which he was awarded a major design prize in Norway. According to the company which manufactured them, Christiana Spigerverk, they ended production in the mid 1980s but were available in many countries for much longer.

Significance

This item is significant because it shows how snow driving safety has evolved over time.

Physical description

A set of Norwegian manufactured wheel clamps for safe driving in snow and icy conditions. They are displayed with a poster explaining application.

Subjects

Identifier

FCHS 485

Date made

1970s

Production methods

Mass produce

Languages

Norwegian

Materials

Metal, Metal alloy

Measurements

Width: 41 centimetres, Height: 61 centimetres

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https://victoriancollections.net.au/items/65f05c7bb84f3fae37e3f3f9

Accessed 23 December 2024

Item attribution

Donated by Peter McIntosh Estate

This record was last updated 9 months ago

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Functional object - Early Knipetak Snow Wheel Clamps, 1970s

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