Collection Highlights
Mayor George B. McClellan at the controls of the first subway train, October 27, 1904
Date:
1904
Object Number:
PR.020.90.1
Medium:
Silver gelatin print
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Model of torpedo boat: improved 1st class, Yanow and Co.
Object Number:
INV.8056
Date:
ca. 1900-1950
Medium:
Wood, metal, string
Dimensions:
Overall: 7 7/8 x 42 x 6 1/2 in. ( 20 x 106.7 x 16.5 cm )
Marks:
printed: on front of base: "IMPROVED 1ST CLASS TORPEDO BOAT BY YARROW & Co. LENGTH 100 FEET BEAM 12 FEET AND 6 INCHES"
Description:
Wood model of torpedo boat mounted on rectangular wooden base.
Gallery Label:
This is probably a builder's model.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
