Model of Point Judith Fishing Vessel

full model

MODELS - VESSELS - FULL
Whaley, Clifford
USA, RI, Point Judith
1940s?
wood; textile; metal
overall: 39 3/4 x 33 1/2 x 12 in.

Full model of unidentified fishing vessel (possibly a sloop?) connected to Point Judith, RI, built by Henry Clifford "Clifford" Whaley likely during the 1940s. Model presents the vessel with a singe mast pole roughly 8 in. in from the bow; sail detached from the mast. Rudder detached or broken off from the hull. One wooden and one metal block attached to lock sitting on the lower deck of the model. Model painted white around the hull and red on the keel; deck of model stained or painted with unknown material, crackled effect on the surface. Rigging is intact. Overall fair condition; rudder either broken off or removed from the keel, fabric used for the sail has either faded or is dirty, model is overall very dusty and in need of cleaning. Overall: 39 3/4 x 33 1/2 x 12 in.

2023.33.2