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International Trail Magazine Cover of Gatti Expedition
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Front cover of International Trail magazine featuring images of the expedition of Attilio Gatti to the Belgian Congo in Africa. Includes a color illustration of the custom DS-30 truck, popularly referred to as the "jungle yacht," that was used for the expedition.
July 1938
International Harvester Company
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W012T3N
WHi 26030
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Gatti Truck and Trailer
August 29, 1938
International truck known as the "jungle yacht" used in the tenth Gatti African expedition. The "Jungle Yachts" were specially produced by Inernational Harvester for Commander Attilio Gatti's exped...
"Jungle Yacht" Exterior
1938
International "Jungle Yacht" parked at "Gould's" service station on the way from an International Harvester factory to New York City. Explorer Attilio Gatti is standing in front of the truck (far l...
"Jungle Yacht" Bathroom
1938
Bathroom of an International "Jungle Yacht," complete with his and her toiletries and towels embroidered with the letter "G" for Gatti. International Harvester produced custom-built trucks called "...
Elephant Riders in the Congo
1938
Four Congolese men ride elephants in the African Congo. An International "Jungle Yacht" is on the street in the background and an International Harvester advertisement is in the foreground. The "Ju...
"Jungle Yacht" Desk
1938
Close-up of a desk in an International "Jungle Yacht". The desk is furnished with clocks, speedometers, a map, and a telephone. Above the desk is a bookshelf that contain books written by Attilio G...
"Jungle Yacht" Bedroom
1938
The bedroom of an International "Jungle Yacht," equipped with a bed, telephone, dresser, extra clothing storage, and windows. The "Jungle Yachts" were specially produced by International Harvester ...
