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1945 Press Photo New York Joe Ruisi with seaplane he built from matchsticks NYC

Name: 1945 Press Photo New York Joe Ruisi with seaplane he built from matchsticks NYC
Brand: neny
SKU: neny04620
Price: 19.99 USD
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This seaplane, made from 30,000 matchsticks with a 4 foot wing spread, is on display at 8th annual American Hobby Show, under auspices of the American Hobby Federation, which opened today (Feb. 12) in Hearns Auditorium, 5th Ave. At 14th St. Built by Joe Ruisi, Brooklyn war plant worker, it took two years to complete. Photo measures 9 x 7.5 inches. Photo is dated 02-13-1945.

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1945 Press Photo New York Joe Ruisi with seaplane he built from matchsticks NYC

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