jan 1, 1930 - Skippy racer

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One of the most relevant objects of all designed by Van Doren was the popular Skippy Racer, a scooter that became one of the icons of material culture, but also reflected the speed with which they lived at that time , the mobility and freedom with which individuals were identified.
It went on sale for $ 4.95 and its price made it unattainable for many families, who could not please their children with the purchase of such a desired product. Thus, it also became an object related to a class of society that had a certain purchasing power.

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