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Catalog Number
1937.133.1
Date of Origin
ca. 1880
Artist/Author
Astra, Meindert
Materials
wood
Description
Carved replica of of four ships, all with mast and sail.  The shipswere chosen by the artist because they were typical of the type of ship visiting Holland, MI in the mid-19th century.

The model is behind glass in a frame.
History
These ships were carved ca. 1880 by Holland, MI area resident Meindert Astra. Meindert was born on January 4, 1835. He died in Holland, MI on March 27, 1909 and was buried beside his wife Anna in Pilgrim Home.

During his lifetime, Meindert worked as a sailor on Lake Macatawa, Lake Michigan and beyond. His home was on Pine Creek Bay in Holland, MI.
Gift of
Astra, Rolland