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| Level | Photographic shoot |
| Definition of the object | Various materials (16 positives and 2 negatives) (23) |
| Author | Patellani, Federico Anonimo |
| Period | 03 September 1950 |
| Place taken | Monza |
| General description of the subject | The twenty-first Italian Grand Prix, held on the Monza circuit on 3 September 1950: the event was won by Nino Farina in an Alfa Romeo, followed by Alberto Ascari in a Ferrari and Luigi Fagioli in an Alfa Romeo. With his victory in this race, Nino Farina won the first Formula 1 World Championship. |
| Technical data |
17 Positives - 18 x 24 cm - B/W - gelatin silver bromide/paper 1 Positive - 12 x 18 cm - B/W - gelatin silver bromide/paper 3 Negatives - 10 x 12 cm - B/W - gelatin silver bromide/film (acetate) 2 Negatives - 6 x 9 cm - B/W - gelatin silver bromide/film (acetate) |
| People | Ascari, Alberto Farina, Nino Fangio, Juan Manuel |
| Categories | Products > Tyres > Car tyres > Stelvio > Stelvio Corsa |
| Sport > Car races > Pirelli technical assistance | |
| Sport > Car races > Italian Grand Prix | |
| Vehicles > Automobiles > Alfa Romeo > Alfa Romeo 158 | |
| Vehicles > Automobiles > Alfa Romeo > Alfa Romeo 159 | |
| Related articles | Tecnicismo su due e quattro ruote (Pirelli. Rivista di informazione e di tecnica) |
| Image 1 di 17 | |
| Number | 1_2A_47 |
| Definition | print on paper |
| Author | Patellani, Federico |
| Full description of the subject | The Alfa Romeo 158 driven by Consalvo Sanesi (no. 46) and the Alfa Romeo 159 driven by Nino Farina (no. 10) |
| Measurements | 23,8 x 18,1 cm ca. |
| Image 1 di 17 | |
| Number | 1_2A_47bis |
| Definition | print on paper |
| Full description of the subject | Driver Alberto Ascari checks one of the tyres on his race car: the picture was published in "Pirelli" magazine (Year III, no. 5, September-October 1950, no. 30) |
| Measurements | 24 x 17,5 cm ca. |
| Image 1 di 17 | |
| Number | 1_2A_48 |
| Definition | print on paper |
| Author | Patellani, Federico |
| Full description of the subject | Pirelli Racing Service mechanics at work on some cars |
| Measurements | 24 x 18,2 cm ca. |
| Image 1 di 17 | |
| Number | 1_2A_49 |
| Definition | print on paper |
| Author | Patellani, Federico |
| Full description of the subject | A Pirelli Racing Service mechanic at work on an Alfa Romeo: the picture was published in "Pirelli" magazine (Year III, no. 5, September-October 1950, no. 29) |
| Measurements | 23,5 x 17,5 cm ca. |
| Image 1 di 17 | |
| Number | 1_2A_50 |
| Definition | print on paper |
| Author | Patellani, Federico |
| Full description of the subject | A Pirelli Racing Service mechanic at work on an Alfa Romeo |
| Measurements | 23,8 x 17,3 cm ca. |
| Image 1 di 17 | |
| Number | 1_2A_51 |
| Definition | print on paper |
| Author | Patellani, Federico |
| Full description of the subject | Pirelli mechanics at work on Alfa Romeo 158 (no. 36) driven by Luigi Fagioli |
| Measurements | 23,7 x 18,2 cm ca. |
| Image 1 di 17 | |
| Number | 1_2A_52 |
| Definition | print on paper |
| Author | Patellani, Federico |
| Full description of the subject | Mechanics transporting Pirelli tyres |
| Measurements | 24,3 x 17,8 cm ca. |
| Image 1 di 17 | |
| Number | 1_2A_53 |
| Definition | print on paper |
| Author | Patellani, Federico |
| Full description of the subject | The driver Juan Manuel Fangio: The picture was published in "Pirelli" magazine (Year III, no. 5, September-October 1950, p. 30) |
| Measurements | 19,3 x 18,2 cm ca. |
| Image 1 di 17 | |
| Number | 1_2A_54 |
| Definition | print on paper |
| Author | Patellani, Federico |
| Full description of the subject | Pirelli Racing Service mechanics at work outside the pits: the picture was published in "Pirelli" magazine (Year III, no. 5, September-October 1950, no. 27) |
| Measurements | 23,8 x 18,1 cm ca. |
| Image 1 di 17 | |
| Number | 1_2A_55 |
| Definition | print on paper |
| Author | Anonimo |
| Full description of the subject | The winner Nino Farina at the finishing line |
| Measurements | 11,9 x 18,1 cm ca. |
| Image 1 di 17 | |
| Number | 1_2A_56 |
| Definition | print on paper |
| Author | Patellani, Federico |
| Full description of the subject | A Pirelli Racing Service mechanic measures the thickness of the tread on Piero Taruffi's Romeo 158 before the race: the picture was published in "Pirelli" magazine (Year III, no. 5, September-October 1950, no. 29) |
| Measurements | 19,7 x 17,17,8 cm ca. |
| Image 1 di 17 | |
| Number | 1_2A_57 |
| Definition | print on paper |
| Author | Patellani, Federico |
| Full description of the subject | A Pirelli Racing Service mechanic checking the pressure of the tyres: the picture was published in "Pirelli" magazine (Year III, no. 5, September-October 1950, no. 29) |
| Measurements | 21,8 x 18,2 cm ca. |
| Image 1 di 17 | |
| Number | 1_2A_58 |
| Definition | print on paper |
| Author | Patellani, Federico |
| Full description of the subject | Preparing tyres for the race: the picture was published in "Pirelli" magazine (Year III, no. 5, September-October 1950, no. 28) |
| Measurements | 21,5 x 18,2 cm ca. |
| Image 1 di 17 | |
| Number | 1_2A_59 |
| Definition | print on paper |
| Author | Patellani, Federico |
| Full description of the subject | Piles of tyres for racing cars: the picture was published in "Pirelli" magazine (Year III, no. 5, September-October 1950, no. 27) |
| Measurements | 23,8 x 18,2 cm ca. |
| Image 1 di 17 | |
| Number | 1_2A_60 |
| Definition | negative |
| Author | Patellani, Federico |
| Full description of the subject | Mechanics from the Pirelli Technical Service checking a tyre: the picture was published in "Pirelli" magazine (Year III, no. 5, September-October 1950, no. 28) |
| Measurements | 21,2 x 17,7 cm ca. |
| Image 1 di 17 | |
| Number | 64198 |
| Author | Patellani, Federico |
| Measurements | 23,8 x 18,1 cm ca. |
| Image 1 di 17 | |
| Number | 65472 |
| Author | Patellani, Federico |
| Measurements | 24 x 17,5 cm ca. |
Established in 2008 Pirelli Foundation starts to operate in 2009 at the request of the Group and of the Pirelli family, in order to protect and disseminate knowledge of the company's cultural, historical and contemporary heritage and to promote its business culture. The Pirelli Foundation is headquartered at "Fabbricato 134", a historical building in the former Pirelli industrial district at the heart of a major urban redevelopment project in 1985 called "Progetto Biccocca", a symbol of transformation from the industrial age to the post-industrial era.