Until the 1960s, it was customary for men to buy cars, but have their wives chose the interior colors and fabrics. In fact, keeping up with the auto upholstery was considered part of a wife's household duty. … [Read more...] about That Time Rayco Mansplained Seat Covers
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Back When Seats Made You Slide Around
Automakers design seat shapes and fabrics to keep people firmly and comfortably in place. But that wasn't always the case. … [Read more...] about Back When Seats Made You Slide Around
NYT’s First Reference to ‘Auto Upholstery’
The New York Times reported a lot on the first production Model T, which was built in 1908. But it wasn't until 15 years later that the iconic newspaper mentioned the phrase "auto upholstery." … [Read more...] about NYT’s First Reference to ‘Auto Upholstery’
How They Cleaned Leather in the 1950s
In 1956, The New York Times published a short blurb teaching women how to clean automotive leather. … [Read more...] about How They Cleaned Leather in the 1950s
When Car Seats Didn’t Have Foam Rubber
With how often trimmers work with foam rubber, it's easy to take it for granted. But this old New York Times article reminds us that shops didn't always have the luxury of working with the material. … [Read more...] about When Car Seats Didn’t Have Foam Rubber
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