3d model of Seat from Griffith Stadium
3D Model
Manufactured by
American Seating Company, American, founded 1886
Used by
Griffith Stadium, 1911 - 1965
Subject of
Homestead Grays, American, 1912 - 1950
Date
ca. 1940
Medium
paint on wood , metal and brass (alloy)
Dimensions
H x W x D (Seat Up): 30 1/2 × 22 1/2 × 20 1/4 in., 37 lb. (77.5 × 57.2 × 51.4 cm, 16.8 kg)
H x W x D (Seat Down): 30 1/2 × 22 1/2 × 22 1/2 in., 37 lb. (77.5 × 57.2 × 57.2 cm, 16.8 kg)
Description
A single seat from Griffith Stadium in Washington, D.C. The seat is wood and metal painted blue, with remnants of green underneath. There is a brass plaque mounted on center of interior seat backing that reads: [GRIFFITH STADIUM / 1920-1961 / HOME OF THE WASHINGTON / SENATORS]. The proper right leg has text imprinted into it that reads: [PAT. NO 2246160 / MADE / IN / U.S.A.]. The proper left leg has text imprinted into it that reads: [3490 / X / LEV].
Place used
Griffith Stadium, Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America
Classification
Tools and Equipment
Type
seating furniture
Topic
Amusements
Baseball
Local and regional
Sports
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
Object number
2014.90.1
Restrictions & Rights
No Known Copyright Restrictions
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd57bf8e458-e106-426b-8d52-447863c5a2dd

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