Sailing model of M Class sloop, made by N. G. Herreshoff

sailing model

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Herreshoff, N. G.
wood; metal; textile
87 1/2 x 10 7/8 x 67 1/2 in.

Sailing model of double-ended sloop yacht, built by N.G. Herreshoff, possibly from designs of L.F. Herreshoff (possibly M Class, [Marblehead 50-800]; double-ended, indicating LFH design, c. 1936). Includes self steering vane, removable hatch cover with two screws to turn internal latches, gunter rig, mainmast with cotton sail and wishbone boom, jib with cotton sail and wishbone boom, running rigging, white bottom and topsides, green waterline, varnished deck.

UNIDENTIFIED sloop
1985.127.2