Scale Model

Object number
44.3.3
Title
Kirin
Creator
Unknown
Date
circa 1913
Description
Exhibition model of sailboat Kirin. Black two-masted schooner has two booms for each mast. Hatch at the bow of ship. Cabin towards stem with six cabin skylights protruding above the deck. A silver colored anchor is attached to brass mount nautical flag at stern. Also in case: small wooden boat with 2 hatches. Plant bench seating completely around stern hatch; brass steering wheel and motor (?) In bow hatch. Plaque reads: "schooner 'Kirin' designed by J. Beavor-Webb for Max. Agassiz. Built in 1913 by George Lawley. 82 W.L. scale 3/8".
Materials
wood
Credit Line
Gift from the Estate of Max Agassiz
Object Type
scale models
Subjects
Kirin (Sailboat)
Related People & Organizations
Agassiz, Max (associated)
Lawley, George (associated)
Beavor-Webb, J. (associated)