Model, Armored cruiser U.S.S. Pennsylvania with Eugene Ely in Curtiss
Display Status
This object is on display in Early Flight at the National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC.
Object Details
Date
Ship ca. 1905; Aircraft and platform 1950.
Country of Origin
United States of America
Type
MODELS-Miscellaneous
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.
Dimensions
Approximate: 25.4 x 77.47 x 34.93cm (10in. x 2ft 6 1/2in. x 1ft 1 3/4in.)
Materials
Wood
Metal
Inventory Number
A19510080000
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
Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
Restrictions & Rights
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