From the Vault - USS Constitution Ship Model

Minnesota Marine Art Museum Curator of Collections & Exhibitions Jon Swanson takes a look at little seen items from the Museum's collection in the series "From the Vault." In this episode, he takes a look at a model of one of America's most famous ships: USS Constitution. Made by Wilbur Decker from 1928 to 1930, this scale model of the famed frigate nicknamed "Old Ironsides" contains wood and copper salvaged from the ship itself.

[@donmiller2908]

Stunning model, absolutely gorgeous. It's too bad that Mr. Decker has passed away, I'd love to shake his hand and buy him a beer.

[@philipmunroe4249]

This is one of the best small museums in the USA. A wide ranging collection of American and European art from the nineteenth century on, including Hudson School and Impressionist paintings.

[@bigroryhollar5023]

Thank you .....

[@eddiekulp1241]

I built a model years ago , my skill not as good as this

[@cajunrandy2143]

what is the scale of the model ?

[@minnesotamarineartmuseum5361]

1:48

[@casematecardinal]

Why is God narrating a video about a model ship? In any case that empty room really made the narration very grand

[@astronautdolphindetective6908]

i thought that was a old woman at first lol