Summary
This set of 47 waterline models of United States Navy ships was made by South Salem Studios at Salem and Comet Metal Products Inc at Richmond Hill, New York, USA in 1942 or 1943. They were contracted by the US government to provide sets of models used for ship recognition training during World War II.
Physical Description
Wooden bi-fold case painted blue-grey with rope handle and perspex cover holding 46 grey ship models in six columns.
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Acquisition Information
Unknown Acquisition Method from Unknown Source
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Manufacturer
Comet Metal Products Co Inc, Richmond Hill, New York, United States of America, circa 1943
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Modelmaker
South Salem Studios, Salem, Massachusetts, United States of America, circa 1943
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Classification
Water transport, Steam power, Model naval vessels - united states
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Overall Dimensions
1400 mm (Length), 350 mm (Width), 80 mm (Depth)
Box opened up and lying flat.
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Overall Dimensions
1380 mm (Length), 360 mm (Width), 75 mm (Height)
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