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Model, Armored cruiser U.S.S. Pennsylvania with Eugene Ely in Curtiss

National Air and Space Museum

Object Details

Model Maker
Pete Bisio
Winthrop S. Shaw
Physical Description
Wood and metal display model of the armored cruiser U.S.S. Pennsylvania with Eugen Ely's Curtiss landing on the deck. 1/48 Scale. Ship model ca. 1905; aircraft and platform 1950.
Credit Line
Ship model transferred from the U.S. National Museum, Department of History. Aircraft and landing platform made by W.S. Shaw and Pete Bisio
Ship ca. 1905; Aircraft and platform 1950.
Inventory Number
A19510080000
Restrictions & Rights
Usage conditions apply
Type
MODELS-Miscellaneous
Materials
Wood
Metal
Dimensions
Approximate: 25.4 x 77.47 x 34.93cm (10in. x 2ft 6 1/2in. x 1ft 1 3/4in.)
Country of Origin
United States of America
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National Air and Space Museum Collection
Location
National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC
Exhibition
Early Flight
National Air and Space Museum
Record ID
nasm_A19510080000
Metadata Usage (text)
Not determined
GUID (Link to Original Record)
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv929eda351-6dc7-4016-a313-892425b52a04

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