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Steam Yacht Model of the "Harvard"
About the Item
Expertly crafted model of George Baker's private steam yacht "Harvard". Baker founded the Harvard Business School in Cambridge and the Baker Library at Harvard University is named in his honor. The model has mahogany cabins with raised panels. Rigged with a full suit of sails along with the American Flag and New York Yacht Club burgee. The entire bulwarks are raised panel mahogany. Model is mounted with two heavy brass columns into a free standing mahogany display case with inlaid marquetry and raised panel table. 68" x 21" x 65".
- Dimensions:Height: 65 in (165.1 cm)Width: 68 in (172.72 cm)Depth: 21 in (53.34 cm)
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:circa 1900s
- Condition:Condition reports are opinion and should not be counted as fact. Please contact the store for any additional condition questions.
- Seller Location:Norwell, MA
- Reference Number:Seller: 31416-5531stDibs: LU174123751982
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