Commercial Trades Institute No. 1 soldering kit

Commercial Trades Institute No. 1 soldering kit.

The Commercial Trades Institute (CTI) was a famous correspondence school based in Chicago, Illinois, primarily active from the 1940s through the 1960s. They provided home-study courses in "Practical Radio and Television" or "Electricity."

📋 Item Summary

• Identify: This is a CTI Kit No. 1 soldering iron, which was sent to students as part of their first "Home Laboratory" lesson.

• The Slogan: The missing part of the slogan on the box likely says something like "Train for a Better Job and a Brighter Future" or "The School of Practical Training."

• Function: It is a standard, corded electric soldering iron. These were often branded specifically for the school so students felt they were getting "professional grade" tools.