Model of the T.S. 'Normandie'

Sea-level model, scale 1:100, of the tubine steamer 'Normandie' (1932), with three funnels, two masts, eleven decks, complete with swimming pool and tennis court, in glazed case (see note), on plaster sea diorama, with two plastic nameplates

Details

Category:
Water Transport
Object Number:
1947-292
type:
model - representation and watercraft
credit:
Presented by the Cie. Generale Transatlantique

Parts

Model of the T.S. 'Normandie'

Model of the T.S. 'Normandie'

Sea-level model, scale 1:100, of the tubine steamer 'Normandie' (1932), on plaster sea diorama, by Bassett-Lowke Limited, Northampton, Northamptonshire, England, 1932-1947

Measurements:
overall: 400 mm x 3250 mm x 640 mm,
crate: 1200 mm x 1025 mm x 3550 mm, 181 kg
Materials:
incomplete , wood (unknown) , metal (unknown) , plaster , fabric , paint , brass and cotton
Object Number:
1947-292/1
type:
model - representation and watercraft
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Two plaques for the model of the T.S. 'Normandie'

Two plaques for the model of the T.S. 'Normandie'

Two plastic nameplates for the model of the T.S. 'Normandie', by Bassett-Lowke Limited, Northampton, 1932-1947

Measurements:
overall (both plaques together): 105 mm x 490 mm x 5 mm,
each: 110 mm x 245 mm x 5 mm,
Materials:
plastic (unidentified)
Object Number:
1947-292/2
type:
model - representation and watercraft