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Model of an Icebreaker
anoniem, c. 1750 - c. 1807
A frame with a large row of axe-heads has been mounted on this flat-bottomed boat. Ropes are used to raise, then release the frame, causing the axe-heads to fall on the ice. The red, white and blue striped pole is the towing mast: a line attached to it enabled the icebreaker to be towed from the bank by horses or men.
- Artwork typeship model, demonstration model
- Object numberNG-MC-29
- Dimensionsheight 39.5 cm x width 99 cm x depth 49 cm
- Physical characteristicshout, messing en touw