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There are more than a few inexplicable objects in our museum collection but this tabletop model featuring an aircraft on top of a walrus is one of the more peculiar ones. From the late 1930s, would this novelty item look at home on your desk today? tabletop aircraft model; late 1930s Purchase 1997.80.01 a b http://bit.ly/3ZLMi6Z
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