Nautical America's Cup Columbia 1901 Sailboat

Nautical America's Cup Columbia 1901 Sailboat
A detailed and well-presented display model of the first successful, two-time defender (1899 and 1901) of the America's Cup, "Columbia." Towering mast, boom, gaff and bowsprit, stitched cotton sails, detailed standing and running rigging. Built plank-on-frame. L. 68.11 in. x W. 9.06 in. x H. 71.06 in.
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