Ship Model

Object/Artifact

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Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute

Name/Title

Ship Model

Description

Miniature ivory dinghy with glass dome on a wooden stand, rope trim decorative border

Made/Created

Date made

1798 - 1817

Place

* Untyped Place

Britain

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Plaque

Location

On the front of the wooden stand

Transcription

An armed naval cutter with four seats, made by French prisoners from the Napoleonic wars, whilst captive in Britain 1798-1817.

Material/Technique

Embossed

Dimensions

Height

21.59 cm

Material

Ivory, Wood, Glass, Rope

Location

* Untyped Location

Mezzanine East Case

Condition

Overall Condition

Good