Model, Airplane/Built Kit Model, Metalcraft, The Spirit of St. Louis

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Identifier2025-01-21_object_002Accession Number2025-01-21Catalog Number2025-01-21/2Object NameModel, AirplaneDescriptionA built "Lyons Metalcraft" model of The Spirit of St. Louis. The model itself is a simple toy model of The Spirit of St. Louis aircraft made from a silver metal. The model, originally from a model kit, is completely built and does not have any original packaging included. The model is rusted and tarnished in many areas. There are play features on the model, which are movable wheels and a spinning propeller. The model is very simple and is hollow. The only included detailed aspect of the model is text on the sides engraved into the metal that reads "Spirit of St. Louis." The model is from the late 1920s to 1930s. MaterialMetalDate1925-1935Signature/MarksInscriptions: "Spirit of St. Louis."

Labels: "16 (Prior No.)."

Mark Location: Side of Model (Worn Down)DimensionsH: 3.375 in./ W: 11.4375 in./L: 9.0625 in.Bibliographic CitationThe Museum of Flight CollectionRightsIn copyright

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