Collection Highlights
Noah's ark
1850-1900
1956.101
Wood, paint
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"U.S. Sloop-of-War / "hornet" / 1805-29"
Title
"U.S. Sloop-of-War / "hornet" / 1805-29"
Date
1935
Medium
Carved and painted wood
Dimensions
Overall: 11 5/8 x 16 1/4 x 6 3/8 in. (29.5 x 41.3 x 16.2 cm)
Description
Set in marine base, probably all of carved and painted wood with paper flags and string rigging. Model is enclosed in a custom-made case with a painted wood base and plexiglass hood, June 1939.
Credit Line
Family of Beekman H. Pool
Object Number
2009.23
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
