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A Mid-Century Manufacturing Mystery Worth Solving
This isn't just about a Christmas decoration. It's about recovering a lost piece of American manufacturing history from the 1950s—and one Texas family's quest to confirm whether their grandfather actually invented it.
The artifact: SpinCraft's "Heirloom Christmas Tree Spinner" (Patent No. 2733032). A heavy cast-metal rotating platform with integrated electrical outlets, music box, and wired remote control. Made in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Brilliant engineering, zero documentation.
What We Know
- Manufacturer: SpinCraft, Milwaukee, WI
- Era: Mid-1950s
- Patent: US 2733032
- Design: Cast-metal construction, rotating platform, integrated 3-outlet power strip, built-in music box, wired remote control
- Family claim: Ulrich family connection (unverified)
What We Need
We're looking for anyone who can dig up:
- Manufacturing or business records for SpinCraft
- Newspaper mentions, catalog listings, or retail advertisements
- Factory addresses, employee records, or production documents
- Photos of the units in period settings
- Anything connecting the Ulrich name to SpinCraft or this product line
The Bounty
All rewards are donated to a teacher or school of your choosing:
- $250: Period advertisements, patent documentation, or locations of working units
- $500: Verified family connections, factory photographs, or production records
Submit Your Findings
Found something? Email clark@superfun.team or use the submission form on our site. Let's solve this together.