Posted 6 years ago
scottvez
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I found some nice shelves to display part of my trench art collection. Here is the right shelf, now in my sun room.
This one contains many of the planes and other miniatures that I have collected.
Use of my photos without permission is prohibited.
Thanks for looking
Beautiful ! I can just imagine the soldier designing & figuring how to make their piece of art. Not lie the had lathes, drills etc. with them.
Much of the WW2 trench art was made by SEABEES-- they had all sorts of equipment to produce some of the more exotic pieces.
scott
Lot of spare time when a "grunt" and many probably making friends with CB's & people who have access to needed equip.. We all did.
There is a great book by Jane Kimball that shows all sorts of folks (soldiers, sailor, local craftsmen...) producing trench art:
https://www.collectorsweekly.com/stories/82033-trench-art-an-illustrated-history-by-j
scott
Afraid my "local Library" doesn't have the book. After hurricane Irma, there are very few books left. Tried to get some donation help while I was in KY.
Thanks gate and vetraio.
scott
Scott,
Sorry I am late to view this entry but I have to say, an impressive collection. I agree that the Bombers are few and far between and, with up to 4 engines, lots of work to create. The craftsman/artist had to be truly dedicated to those projects. Thanks for keeping these on display and good luck with future acquisitions. Tom
Thanks tom-- appreciate you taking the time to look and comment.
scott
Thanks petey! Be sure to take a look at my other shelf of trench art:
https://www.collectorsweekly.com/stories/255120-trench-art-display-2?in=user
scott
Thanks for looking hunter.
scott
Talk about irreplaceable!
Thanks much kwqd-- appreciate you taking the time to comment!
scott